Pure JavaScript

Uses of Server-Side JavaScript

Now that you have seen some of the differences of server-side and client-side JavaScript and how to compile your applications, take a look at some of its uses. This section does not try to outline all the uses you may encounter, but rather discusses some of the more common aspects of using server-side JavaScript. These examples use some of the core objects specific to the server-side implementation and should give you a good taste of what you can do with this powerful language.

User Sessions and Database Access An extensive discussion of how to manage user sessions and database connections as various users access your application is beyond the scope of this book. However, there are some items you should be aware ...