How is io.js better than Node.js?

Question

Node.js

Hello.
The topic is not for the sake of holivar, but simply to clarify my mind.
Recently, there have been a bunch of articles about the branch of node.js - io.js

• How is it so radically different from Node?
  
• Should I choose this tool for development now or should I wait a little longer?
  
• Node.js has Meteor.js , sales.js , etc. What does io.js have?
  

Thank you.

Answer 1

IO.js is currently compatible with most node.js packages.
It differs in that some people in node.js are tired of slow development (transition to new versions of V8, etc.)
They try to respond faster to changes in V8.
Now it’s probably not worth it, the project is still at the stage of ecosystem formation, but they are moving by leaps and bounds!

Answer 2

The main thing is the included support (at the V8 level) for ES6 by default (the same is in Node.js, but available with special keys). It is also distinguished by open discussion and acceptance of new features, changes in the API, etc. (unlike Node.js, where Joyent runs it). In principle, nothing prevents you from using it now, except perhaps the stability of some functions (check the list of bugs before using :) ).

Answer 3

on trifles: there are memory leak problems in the node, memory consumption in iojs is deprived / deprived of these problems, they fix it very quickly.
Working without flags with ES6 is a thrill.
PS: Faced in a real project.