title: What kind of apps can be built using node.js other than real time apps (like chat or multiplayer gaming)
body: <p>Is node.js is only for real time applications like chat or multiplayer games? I know little bit of PHP, Python and ASP. </p>
  
  <p>But I love JS the most. But I am interested in building particular type of application such as-</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li><p>Content based app (like CMS, forums or community sites)</p></li>
  <li><p>Utility tools (web2pdf converter, image editing or other frequently used tools)</p></li>
  <li><p>Business tools (SEO analysis tools etc)</p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Is node.js only for real time applications?? </p>
  
  <p>Edit 0- Can you please give examples of node apps other than real time applications</p>
  
  <p>Edit 1 : can node be used for IO operations or serve static pages over http. Isn't it just another web technology like PHP or ASP.NET</p>
  
  <p>Edit 2 : What can node do that PHP can't. Also anything that PHP can and Node can't.</p>