Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime that's available for free as an open-source project on GitHub. With over 18,593 commits and contributions from a dedicated community of developers in 127 branches, it's no wonder that Node.js has been such a success story! In total, there have been 441 releases by an impressive group of contributors - about 1,495 in all. Thanks to the efforts put forth by these developers, Node.js has become a beloved and well-used tool in modern web development.