Setting Up Node
Setting Up Node
This video will show you how to download and install Node.
This program will useNode Package Managerto install and use essentialJavaScriptlibraries. You will need to install Node on your computer to enable this functionality.
Download the version of Node labeled “LTS” on the main page of theNode website. For additional download options, such as different operating systems and versions, you can navigate to theNode downloads page.
After your download is complete, open the downloaded installation package and follow the installation instructions.
After installation, open your command line application of choice (if you already have a terminal open, make sure to close it and open a new terminal to get access to your installation), typenode, and press enter/return. You should be put into an interactive JavaScript console. Your command line is now ready to use Node!
Typeconsole.log('Hello World!');and press enter. You should seeHello Worldprinted to the console.
Press the control button (CTRL) and C (CTRL-C) at the same time to exit the JavaScript console.
Further Instructions
If you need additional help setting up Node, or are using a Windows computer please watch one of the following videos.
Mac
Windows
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