Node.js HTTP Static File Streaming

The `send` library provides a low-level utility for streaming static files directly from the file system in Node.js, specifically designed for HTTP responses. It expertly handles features like partial content responses via Range headers, conditional-GET negotiation using If-Match, If-None-Match, If-Modified-Since, and ETag generation. It offers granular control over aspects such as caching (Cache-Control, maxAge, immutable), dotfile handling, and automatic file extension resolution. While a `1.x.x` series exists (up to 1.2.1), the most recent stable release is currently `0.19.2`, indicating a somewhat unconventional release cadence or a focus shift. It is a foundational component often leveraged by higher-level static file serving middleware like `serve-static` within web frameworks.