Node-RED: What is Node-RED
This documentation is part of the Introduction guide. You can view the complete guide here: Introduction to Node-RED, everything you need to know about it.
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Node-RED is a user-friendly, visual tool that allows you to create programmes or APIs directly from your browser. Think of it as a convenient back-end alternative or even a serverless solution. Officially, it is recognised as a "low-code" programming platform.
With Node-RED, you can easily connect to a variety of online services, hardware devices, and databases, all with just a few clicks. While it is particularly renowned in the IoT sector and numerous industries, its applications extend far beyond these areas.
One of the standout features of Node-RED is its intuitive interface, accessible directly from your browser. It offers a multitude of functional blocks ready to use, eliminating the need for extensive programming knowledge. These blocks can be seamlessly linked to create complex systems in mere minutes.
For those who wish to delve deeper, Node-RED allows you to incorporate JavaScript code directly in the browser, unlocking a world of possibilities.
Node-RED is built on Node.js, utilising JavaScript.
Node-RED project example