Node.js & NPM Installation

Node.js#

What is Node.js#

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. You can use Node.js to create applications, programs, backend projects, server-side stuff and much more …

Node is also quite popular, and easy to use/learn.

Installing Node.js#

To install Node.js, navigate to https://nodejs.org/en/download/ and choose the correct installer for your OS System.

Follow the steps (choose the defaults if you’re unsure) to install Node.

After installation, open a Command Prompt or Powershell or Terminal and try running node --version to check if Node.js is working on your computer.

Node Package Manager#

Node Package Manager, or NPM is the world’s largest software registry. Open source developers use NPM to create, share, and use various packages.

https://www.npmjs.com/

NPM should be already installed with Node.js, you can verify by running
npm --version in a terminal.

Created By: WHS Comp Sci Club Officers