Description
Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows developers to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. It is built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, which makes it fast and efficient for building scalable network applications. Node.js is widely used for creating server-side applications, APIs, and real-time systems like chat apps or online games. It uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that helps handle multiple requests simultaneously, making it ideal for data-intensive applications.
With Node.js, developers can use JavaScript for both the frontend and backend, allowing seamless communication between client and server. Its vast package ecosystem, managed through npm (Node Package Manager), makes it easy to integrate libraries and modules into any project.
Installation Guide
- Step 1: Click the download button below to get the Node JS setup file.
- Step 2: Open the download file, and keep the default setting and click next until installation starts.
- Step 3: Check the box “Automatically install necessary tools” if prompted.
- Step 4: To verify the node js installation, open command prompt and type “node -v”. This will shows the node js version. You can also check the npm (Node Package Manager) version by typing in command prompt “npm -v”.
- Step 5: Node.js is now installed. You can create and run JavaScript files or start building web servers using frameworks like Express.js.
✅ Tip: Always install the LTS (Long Term Support) version of Node.js instead of the latest one — it’s more stable and compatible with most frameworks and libraries.