Node.js Streams vs. Async Iterators: A Data-Driven Comparison

A conceptual digital art illustration comparing Node.js Streams and Async Iterators, showing two distinct data flow mechanisms: a continuous 'push' stream on the left and a segmented 'pull' flow on the right, with the headline 'CHOOSE YOUR FLOW'.

In the world of Node.js, handling data efficiently is paramount. For years, Node.js Streams have been the go-to solution for processing large datasets without overwhelming memory. But with modern JavaScript, Async Iterators have emerged, offering a cleaner, more readable syntax with `for await…of`. This leaves developers at a crossroads: which one should you use? Many … Read more