Whats V8 vs Chrome vs Node?

How is the JavaScript you write in NodeJS different from the JavaScript you write in the browser. Understanding this will help you understand the fundamental nature of JavaScript and asynchronicity. We'll talk about JavaScript engines, especially the V8 engine, we'll then talk about two implementations of V8 which is NodeJS and Chrome. By the end you will understand the important distinctions of each and how this changes how you write code in each platform.