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Pro Node.js Concepts: Part 4
The Flow of Data
Imagine you’re building a city’s water supply system. Every day, the city’s pipes deliver water to homes and businesses. The water comes from the reservoir, but here’s the catch — if you open all the taps at once, the pipes might get overwhelmed, and the water won’t flow as smoothly. You need a system that delivers water efficiently, managing pressure and flow.
Node.js works the same way with data. Sometimes, you’re working with large files or chunks of data that can overwhelm your server if handled all at once. That’s where Streams and Buffers come in — they allow you to control the flow of data, making sure everything runs smoothly, just like a well-designed water supply system.
1. Streams and Buffers: Handling Large Data Efficiently
When you’re working with large data, like reading files or processing incoming HTTP requests, loading everything at once could crash your server or consume unnecessary memory. Streams solve this by allowing data to flow in chunks, piece by piece, reducing memory consumption and improving efficiency.
