Python for nodejs developers

Navigating between programming languages can be a daunting task for developers, especially when transitioning between Python and Node.js. Whether you're considering a switch or simply need to work in both environments, understanding the equivalents and differences between these two powerful languages is crucial for efficient and effective development. This cheatsheet provides a quick reference for developers familiar with either Python or Node.js, aiming to bridge the gap between these two popular languages. This covers the basics

Language Basics

Python	Node.js	Description
print("Hello, World!")	console.log("Hello, World!")	Output to console
# This is a comment	// This is a comment	Single-line comment
""" Multi-line string """	\` \` \` Multi-line string \` \` \`	Multi-line string literal
x = 5	let x = 5;	Variable declaration and assignment
if condition:	if (condition) { ... }	Conditional statement
for item in iterable:	for (let item of iterable) { ... }	Loop over iterable
def function():	function functionName() { ... }	Function definition
import module	const module = require('module');	Importing modules
class MyClass:	class MyClass { ... }	Class definition

Data Types

Python	Node.js	Description
int, float, str	Number, String	Primitive data types
list, tuple, dict	Array, Object	Data structures
True, False	true, false	Boolean literals
None	null, undefined	Null and undefined values

Control Flow

Python	Node.js	Description
if, elif, else	if, else if, else	Conditional statements
for item in iterable:	for (let item of iterable) { ... }	Iterate over arrays, strings, etc.
while condition:	while (condition) { ... }	Loop while condition is true
try, except, finally	try, catch, finally	Exception handling

Functions

Python	Node.js	Description
def function():	function functionName() { ... }	Function definition
return value	return value;	Return value from function
lambda arguments: expression	(arguments) => expression	Anonymous functions (lambda)
*args, **kwargs	...args	Variable-length arguments
default arguments	default arguments	Default parameter values
global variable	global variable	Accessing global variables
decorators	decorators	Function decorators

Usage

Feel free to refer to this cheatsheet whenever you need to quickly find equivalents between Python and Node.js syntax and concepts.

Contributing

If you find any errors or want to add more content to this cheatsheet, please feel free to fork this repository and submit a pull request. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!