Node.js:Addons

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Node.js Addons are dynamically linked libraries written in C or C++ and loaded in Node.js with require like ordinary modules. They are used to bind existing native libraries or to implement performance-critical parts, and node-gyp handles the build. There are two approaches: using the V8 API directly, and Node-API (N-API), which guarantees compatibility across versions.

See also

• Node.js

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• Addons - Node.js v7.5.0 Documentation