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The Node.js environment is defined by a set of global objects and modules, including process, require, module, and exports, which provide essential functionality for building applications. Core modules such as http, fs, and path offer additional capabilities, while tools like node and npm enable developers to run and manage their projects.

Cell 1

// definition for nodejs

What the code could have been:

// Import required modules
const console = require('console');

/**
 * Calculates the sum of two numbers.
 *
 * @param {number} a - The first number.
 * @param {number} b - The second number.
 * @returns {number} The sum of a and b.
 */
function addNumbers(a, b) {
    return a + b;
}

/**
 * Subtracts b from a.
 *
 * @param {number} a - The first number.
 * @param {number} b - The second number.
 * @returns {number} The difference between a and b.
 */
function subtractNumbers(a, b) {
    return a - b;
}

/**
 * Multiplies a by b.
 *
 * @param {number} a - The first number.
 * @param {number} b - The second number.
 * @returns {number} The product of a and b.
 */
function multiplyNumbers(a, b) {
    return a * b;
}

/**
 * Divides a by b.
 *
 * @param {number} a - The dividend.
 * @param {number} b - The divisor.
 * @returns {number} The quotient of a and b.
 * @throws {Error} If b is zero.
 */
function divideNumbers(a, b) {
    if (b === 0) {
        throw new Error('Cannot divide by zero.');
    }
    return a / b;
}

// Validate inputs
function validateInputs(a, b) {
    if (typeof a!== 'number' || typeof b!== 'number') {
        console.error('Both inputs must be numbers.');
        return false;
    }
    return true;
}

// Main function
function calculator(a, b) {
    if (!validateInputs(a, b)) {
        return;
    }

    console.log(`Adding ${a} and ${b}: ${addNumbers(a, b)}`);
    console.log(`Subtracting ${b} from ${a}: ${subtractNumbers(a, b)}`);
    console.log(`Multiplying ${a} by ${b}: ${multiplyNumbers(a, b)}`);
    console.log(`Dividing ${a} by ${b}: ${divideNumbers(a, b)}`);
}

// Example usage
calculator(10, 2);

Node.js Definition

Overview

This section defines the basic structure of a Node.js environment.

### Variable Definition

* `process`: The `process` object is a global object in Node.js that provides information about and control over the current process.
* `require`: The `require` function is used to import modules into the current scope.
* `module`: The `module` object is a constructor function that represents the current module.
* `exports`: The `exports` object is a property of the `module` object that allows modules to export functions, variables, or other values.

Core Modules

Node.js Environment