🚀 Getting Started with Node.js – from “What is this?” to your first web server
The article provides a beginner's guide to getting started with Node.js, a JavaScript runtime that allows JavaScript to run outside the browser. It covers installation, terminal usage, and building a web server, along with an introduction to npm (Node Package Manager). By following the guide, readers will gain the foundational skills needed to work with Node.js and prepare for using Express.js.
- ▪Node.js enables JavaScript to run on servers, expanding its capabilities beyond the browser.
- ▪The guide includes steps for installing Node.js, using the terminal, and creating a simple web server.
- ▪Readers will learn about npm, which allows for the installation of reusable packages to enhance development.
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