IBM DB2 and Informix Database Driver for Node.js

ibm_db is a native Node.js driver providing both asynchronous (Promise-based and async/await compatible) and synchronous interfaces for connecting to IBM DB2 and IBM Informix databases. The current stable version is 4.0.0. Releases are relatively frequent, addressing dependencies, platform support, and core driver updates. A key differentiator is its native C++ binding, offering direct high-performance access to IBM databases, and its automatic download of the necessary `clidriver`. It supports a wide array of platforms including Windows, macOS (Intel & ARM), Linux (x64, IBM Z, Power PC), and AIX, making it suitable for diverse enterprise environments. Since v4.0.0, it utilizes Node-API (N-API) for improved version independence.