# IS_NODE

> Check if the runtime is [Node.js][node-js].

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## Usage

```javascript
var IS_NODE = require( '@stdlib/assert/is-node' );
```

#### IS_NODE

`Boolean` indicating if the runtime is [Node.js][node-js].

```javascript
var bool = IS_NODE;
// returns <boolean>
```

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## Notes

-   In order to determine whether the runtime is [Node.js][node-js], the implementation must resolve the global scope, thus requiring function generation. The use of function generation may be problematic in browser contexts enforcing a strict [content security policy][mdn-csp] (CSP).

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## Examples

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```javascript
var IS_NODE = require( '@stdlib/assert/is-node' );

console.log( IS_NODE );
// => <boolean>
```

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<section class="links">

[node-js]: https://nodejs.org/en/

[mdn-csp]: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/CSP

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