Introduction to Node.js
- ๐ Node.js is a runtime that allows developers to run JavaScript on a server, making it possible to write full stack applications in a single language.
- ๐ป Node.js was first released in 2009 and has since revolutionized web development by allowing developers to use JavaScript for both front-end and back-end development.
- ๐ Node.js is not a programming language, but rather a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
Installing Node.js
- ๐ Node.js can be installed on Windows, Mac, or Linux, and is likely already installed on your system.
- ๐ To check if Node.js is installed, run the command
node -v in the terminal.
- ๐ To manage different Node.js versions, use a package like Node Version Manager (NVM).