The idea that JavaScript closures are defined as event handlers is one of the most subtle and powerful parts of Node.js, and is a key to Node’s asynchronous non-blocking architecture.

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The company also launched Nodebits.org, a Cloud9-sponsored blog featuring Node.js tutorials, and a tagline: "Bit of inspiration to keep the node spirit alive." The blog will be edited by Tim Caswell, ...