Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking about backend performance lately. We all know C# with .NET is super fast because it can use multiple threads and CPU cores. But what about Node.js? It’s single-threaded, right?
I heard you can use something called the Cluster module to run multiple Node.js instances. This supposedly lets it use multiple cores and handle lots of requests at once.
Has anyone tried this out? I’m really curious if Node.js can keep up with C# when it comes to handling tons of I/O tasks at the same time.
If you’ve tested this or have any experience, I’d love to hear about it! Thanks for any insights you can share!
yo, i’ve tried both. for I/O heavy load, node’s async style works well. cluster mode helps, but it isn’t magic. for heavy number crunching, c# still beats it. overall, test out what fits ur needs best.
Node.js is highly effective in managing numerous I/O-bound operations thanks to its non-blocking, event-driven design, even though it’s single-threaded by nature. Using the Cluster module to distribute workloads across multiple cores can enhance its performance, making it a strong candidate for web applications that require handling many concurrent connections. However, for CPU-intensive tasks, C#/.NET generally performs better due to its multi-threading capabilities. Choosing the right platform depends on whether your application is more I/O-focused or computationally demanding.