FAQ - DXP - Open Edition and node.js

What is node.js used for in the DXP - Open Edition?

The entire DXP - Open Edition is built on node.js.

Does DXP - Open Edition come with node.js?

DXP - Open Edition runtime is a package solution that comes with plugins, including node.js. You can install your own node.js on the same server and use your own plugins.

Can I extend node.js with my custom callbacks?

You can add your custom server-side code with any npm dependency.

Do event callbacks run client-side or do they call node.js handlers?

You can run callback both client-side and server-side.

How does DXP - Open Edition handle persistence?

DXP - Open Edition currently supports a combination of storing data on a file server, a MongoDB database, and Postgres as the database management system.