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How does Linkedin use Node.js?

8th January 2012

My answer to How does Linkedin use Node.js? on Quora

They use it for the backed for their mobile app. Here’s an article with more information: http://venturebeat.com/2011/08/1...

Posted 8th January 2012 at 9:57 am · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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