Native TypeScript execution vs Node.js sandbox. The difference matters.
Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary Interface | IDE / Code Editor | Visual Workflow Editor |
Code Execution | Native Application Context | Sandboxed Node.js Steps |
Dependency Management | Standard package.json | Custom Docker Images / Settings |
Testing | Unit & Integration Tests (Jest/Vitest) | Manual Execution |
Deployment | CI/CD Pipeline | Import/Export JSON or API |
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