Explore the capabilities of Node.js for building robust enterprise web applications in this 47-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference Spring 2018. Discover how Sebastian Springer from MaibornWolff GmbH demonstrates the power of Node.js as a lightweight yet versatile platform. Learn about the core functionality of Node.js and its extensive ecosystem of packages that enable the creation of full-featured web applications. Gain insights into commonly used packages and their practical applications, covering a range of features from authentication and logging to REST and GraphQL interfaces. Understand how Node.js can support the development of complex architectures, including microservices-based applications. Through examples and explanations, acquire valuable knowledge on leveraging Node.js to build scalable and feature-rich enterprise web solutions.