Installation guide

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Node.js on your system so you can start building awesome applications.

There are several way to install Node.js, including using a package manager, downloading prebuilt binaries, or building from source. In this guide, we'll cover the most common method of installing Node.js using the official installer.

Download Node.js

Visit nodejs.org and download the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Run the Installer

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The installer will guide you through the installation process, including selecting the installation directory and any additional options you may want to configure.

Verify Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) are installed correctly by opening a terminal or command prompt and typing the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

These commands will display the versions of Node.js and npm installed on your system. If you see version numbers displayed, congratulations! You've successfully installed Node.js.

Update npm (Optional)

It's a good idea to keep npm up to date. You can do this by running the following command:

npm install npm@latest -g

This will update npm to the latest version available.

That's it! You've now installed Node.js on your system. You're ready to write your first Node.js program.

Note

If you ran into any issues during the installation process, feel free to report them on the Node.js GitHub repository