This document provides an introduction to Node.js and creating simple web applications. It outlines downloading and installing Node.js, then creating a basic "Welcome" application that logs text to the console. Next, it shows how to create an HTTP server that hosts the "Welcome" text at localhost:9000, so it can be viewed in a web browser. The server code is explained, including requiring the HTTP module, creating the server object, handling requests and responses, setting response headers, and listening on port 9000. Finally, it promises more advanced Node.js topics and examples in future sessions.