In this article, you will learn how to install Node.js and NPM on a Windows Operating System. Follow this tutorial step-by-step to reach a successful installation of Node.js and NPM on your window OS.
Node.js is a run-time workplace that includes everything you need to execute a JavaScript program. You can use Node.js to run scripts on the server so you can render content before being sent to the web browser.
Stand for Node Package Manager, NPM is a repository for developing and sharing JavaScript code among a team of developers.
To beginĀ the installation process, go to the URL Download | Node.js (nodejs.org) and click on the Windows Installer button as shown below:
After the download process is finished, open the installer and follow on-screen instructions (Accepting the Term in the license agreement, choosing the destination folder). Once you reach the screen below, check the checkbox to automatically installed the required tools for Node.js to run correctly.
Click next, then finish to start Node.js installation.
Some of the tools that will be installed on your computer:
After the installed process is finished, open the Command Prompt and type node -v
. If the node was appropriately installed, the command prompt should list its version
Now your computer should be ready to start your journey with Node.js development! Visit this page if you like to learn Node.js as a beginner.