Install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager)

Here’s a step-by-step guide for installing Node.js

1. Download Node.js:

  • Visit the official Node.js website at https://nodejs.org.
  • Click on the “Downloads” button on the homepage.

2. Choose the LTS version:

  • The LTS (Long-Term Support) version is recommended for most users, as it provides stability and long-term maintenance.
  • Select the appropriate installer based on your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

3. Run the installer:

  • For Windows:
    • Once the installer file is downloaded, double-click on it to run.
    • Follow the prompts in the installation wizard.
    • Accept the license agreement and choose the destination folder for Node.js.
    • Optionally, select the additional features you want to install (npm package manager, Add to PATH, etc.).
    • Install Chocolatey: React Native also requires (Java SE Development Kit (JDK), which can be installed using Chocolatey as well next. So check it, Mark.
    • Click on the “Install” button to start the installation.
  • For macOS:
    • Open the downloaded .pkg file.
    • Follow the prompts in the installation wizard.
    • Accept the license agreement and choose the destination folder for Node.js.
    • Optionally, select the additional features you want to install (npm package manager, Add to PATH, etc.).
    • Click on the “Install” button to start the installation.

4. Verify the installation:

  • Open a new terminal or command prompt window.
  • Run the following command to check if Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) are installed correctly:
    node -v, npm -v
  • The version numbers of Node.js and npm should be displayed if the installation was successful.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Node.js on your system. You can now start developing applications using Node.js and its vast ecosystem of libraries and frameworks.

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