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Installing Node.js
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Today, we'll discuss how to install Node.js. Can anyone tell me what Node.js is?
Isn't it a tool to run JavaScript on the server?
Exactly! Now, the first step is to download Node.js from its official site. It's necessary for running our JavaScript code on the server.
Where do I find this website?
Just go to [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org). You need to choose the version that suits your operating system.
What do I do after I install it?
Great question! After installing, you'll open your terminal. Letβs remember: 'Download, Install, Confirm!'
What's the command to confirm it?
You can check the installation by typing `node -v`. Does anyone remember what that command does?
It shows the version of Node.js?
Yes, that's right! To summarize: First, download, then install, and finally confirm the installation.
Confirming Node.js Installation
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Now that we have installed Node.js, who can tell me how we verify it's installed?
We run the command `node -v` in the terminal.
Correct! And what should this command return?
It shows the version number of Node.js.
Right! It's like your ID numberβit confirms you have Node.js. This confirms we can run JavaScript on the server.
What if it doesn't show the version?
Good question! That means Node.js isn't installed correctly. Make sure to follow the previous installation steps carefully.
So, the steps are: Download, Install, and Confirm!
Precisely! You are all catching on very well.
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To set up Node.js, you need to download it from the official site, verify its installation via the command line, and check the version. This provides the foundation for running JavaScript on the server.
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In this section, we focus on the essential steps to set up Node.js for backend development. First, you need to download Node.js from the official Node.js website (nodejs.org). Once the installation is complete, you will continue by opening your terminal (or command prompt) to check if Node.js has been successfully installed. This is done by typing the command node -v, which will return the current version of Node.js. Verifying the installation is crucial as it ensures that you can proceed to use Node.js for your server-side applications.
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Step 1: Installing Node.js
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- Install Node.js from the official site [nodejs.org] (skip links if you're distributing offline)
Detailed Explanation
To begin using Node.js, the first step is to install it from its official website, which is nodejs.org. This means visiting the site and downloading the correct version for your operating system, whether it be Windows, Mac, or Linux. Installation is important as it provides the necessary software tools to run JavaScript on the server, transforming how we build web applications.
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Think of this step like setting up any new software; just like you wouldnβt be able to play a video game without first installing it on your computer, you canβt run Node.js without installing it on your system.
Step 2: Opening Terminal or Command Prompt
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- After installing, open your terminal or command prompt
Detailed Explanation
Once Node.js is successfully installed, the next step is to open your terminal (on Mac or Linux) or command prompt (on Windows). This is the command line interface that allows you to interact directly with your computer, where you can enter commands to execute various tasks. Itβs like the control center for communicating with your operating system.
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Imagine your terminal as a magic portal where you can command your computer to do different things, just like a chef uses a kitchen to create various dishes. By opening the terminal, youβre stepping into the kitchen where youβll start creating your server-side applications.
Step 3: Verifying the Installation
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- Type the following to check if it's installed: node -v
You should see the version of Node.js.
Detailed Explanation
To ensure that Node.js was installed correctly, you need to verify the installation by typing 'node -v' into your terminal or command prompt. The 'node -v' command asks Node.js to respond with its version number. If you see a version number, it means Node.js is properly installed and ready to use.
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This step is similar to checking a new phone to ensure itβs working properly. Just like you would turn your phone on and check its software version to confirm that the setup was successful, youβre doing the same with Node.js to make sure itβs functioning correctly.
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Installation of Node.js: The process of downloading Node.js from the official website and installing it on your machine is essential for backend development using JavaScript.
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Version Confirmation: Using the terminal to check the Node.js installation via the command
node -vensures that your setup is correct.
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An example of checking Node.js installation is typing the command
node -vin the terminal, which returns the version number of Node.js. -
Another example is downloading Node.js from the official website and following the setup prompts for your specific operating system.
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To set up Node, just follow these steps: Download, Install, Confirm, and prep.
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine you're preparing for a ceremony. First, you fetch the invitation (download), then dress up (install), and finally check your invitation at the door (confirm) to make sure you are ready to enter.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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DIC: Download, Install, Confirmβfor setting up Node.js.
π― Super Acronyms
VAN
- Verify (run node -v)
- Apply (make sure installation went well)
- Navigate (use Node to create apps).
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Term: Node.js
Definition:
A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, allowing JavaScript to be run on the server.
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Term: Install
Definition:
To set up software on a computer so that it can be executed.
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Term: Terminal
Definition:
A text-based interface that allows users to interact with the operating system.