Node.js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. It’s built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine and is widely used for building fast, scalable server-side and networking applications. With Node.js, you can develop full-stack applications using JavaScript.
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Installation
Using a version manager like fnm or nvm is the best option as it allows you to easily switch between different versions of Node.js, which is helpful when working on multiple projects that may require different versions.
For Laragon users, Node.js is already available. Just launch Laragon > Terminal and type node --version to verify.
Option 1: Using choco
Step 1: Open your terminal as Administrator.
- Press
Windows Key + Xand select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin). - Click Yes if prompted by the User Account Control dialog.
Step 2: Install fnm using command:
# for `fnm`
choco install fnm -y
# for `nvm`
choco install nvm -yThe -y flag automatically accepts all prompts, making the installation seamless.
Option 2: Using scoop
Step 1: Open your Terminal.
- You don’t need to run Terminal as an administrator for Scoop.
Step 2: Install using command:
# for `fnm`
scoop install fnm
# for `nvm`
scoop install nvmOption 3: Using Homebrew
Step 1: Open your Terminal.
Step 2: Install fnm using command:
# for `fnm`
brew install fnm
# for `nvm`
brew install nvmStep 3: Verify Node.js Version Manager
- You can verify that you have installed by running the following command:
# for `fnm`
fnm --version
# for `nvm`
nvm --versionIf you see a version number, that means it is installed!
Install Latest Node.js Version
Start installing the latest version of Node.js using the version manager you installed.
Option 1: Using fnm
Step 1: Open your terminal.
Step 2: Install the latest version of Node.js using the following command:
fnm install --latestWait for the installation to complete.
Step 3: Activate the installed version using the following command:
fnm use latestStep 4: Verify the installation by running the following command:
node --versionYou can visit fnm.vercel.app for a more comprehensive guide.
Option 2: Using nvm
Step 1: Open your terminal.
Step 2: Install the latest version of Node.js using the following command:
nvm install --ltsStep 3: Activate the installed version using the following command:
nvm use --ltsStep 4: Verify the installation by running the following command:
node --versionVisit nvm.sh for a more comprehensive guide.