Node.js 12 on Amazon Linux is a pre-configured Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that combines the robust capabilities of Node.js 12 with the stability and performance of Amazon Linux. This AMI provides developers with a ready-to-use environment for building and deploying scalable, high-performance applications in the cloud. Key Features and Functionality: - Pre-Installed Node.js 12: Offers a stable and mature runtime environment with long-term support, ensuring compatibility and reliability for your applications. - Amazon Linux Integration: Leverages the security and performance optimizations of Amazon Linux, providing a secure and efficient operating system tailored for AWS environments. - Non-Blocking I/O Model: Utilizes Node.js's event-driven, non-blocking I/O architecture, enabling efficient handling of multiple concurrent connections and tasks. - JavaScript Consistency: Allows developers to use JavaScript for both server-side and client-side development, promoting code reuse and streamlining the development process. - Rich Ecosystem: Access to a vast collection of open-source modules and packages through the npm registry, facilitating rapid development and deployment. Primary Value and User Benefits: This AMI simplifies the setup process by providing a ready-to-use environment, reducing the time and effort required to configure a development stack. By combining Node.js 12 with Amazon Linux, it offers a secure, efficient, and scalable platform for developing and deploying applications. The non-blocking I/O model and JavaScript consistency enhance performance and developer productivity, while the rich ecosystem of modules accelerates development cycles.