Node.js FAQ: Top Questions

Streams in Node.js are objects that handle data in a continuous flow, allowing efficient processing of large or chunked data without loading it entirely into memory.

Key points:

• Types: Readable, Writable, Duplex, Transform.
• Benefits: Memory-efficient, supports backpressure for flow control.
• Methods: pipe , read , write , end .
• Core Modules: fs , http , zlib use streams.
• Use Case: File processing, network requests, data compression.