What is process object in node?

🔍 What is it?

  • The process object is a global object in Node.js that provides information and control over the current Node.js process.

❓ How is it used?

  • It is used to access various properties and methods related to the Node.js process, such as environment variables, command-line arguments, current working directory, process ID, and standard input/output streams.

Why is it needed?

  • The process object is needed to interact with the Node.js runtime environment and manage various aspects of the process, such as configuration, communication with the operating system, and handling of input/output.

Examples:

  1. Accessing command-line arguments:

javascript console.log(process.argv);
2. Accessing environment variables:

javascript console.log(process.env.NODE_ENV);
3. Exiting the process:

javascript process.exit(0);
4. Handling uncaught exceptions:

javascript process.on('uncaughtException', (err) => { console.error('Uncaught Exception:', err); process.exit(1); });