How to Install Node.js and NPM on Windows for Beginners

Normally, NPM or node js are more often installed on Ubuntu OS. But there is a secret way to be able to install NPM on a Windows OS. And not only Ubuntu, but all OS Linux can install NPM.

JavaScript is quickly becoming the main language for web developers. Front-end web developers use JavaScript to add improved user interfaces, add interactivity, and talk to web back-end services using AJAX. 

Web developers who work on the server side also flock to JavaScript because of the efficiency and speed offered by JavaScript triggered by events, non-blocking.

In fact, concentrating on JavaScript as your preferred language offers the opportunity to master a language while still being able to develop "full-stack" web applications. The key to this server-side JavaScript revolution is Node.js® - the version of the JavaScript V8 Chrome runtime engine - which makes it possible to run JavaScript on the server side.

Node.js is also used to develop desktop applications and to use tools that make website development simpler. numbones.com will give you one example, if you install Node.js® on your desktop machine, you can quickly convert CoffeeScript to JavaScript, SASS to CSS, and reduce the size of your HTML, JavaScript and graphics files. Using NPM - a tool that makes installation and management of the Node module - very easy to add many useful tools to your web development device.

Precondition

Nodes are not programs that you launch like Word or Photoshop: You won't find them pinned to the taskbar or in your Application list. To use Node, you have to type command line instructions, so you should be comfortable with (or at least know how to get started) command line tools such as Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, Cygwin, or Git shell (which is installed together with Github for Windows).

Installation Overview

Installing Node and NPM is quite easy using the installer package available from the Node.js® website.

How to Install Node.js and NPM on Windows

Open the official Node.js site that will offer you two Node versions to download. After you find the download page, click on the Installer that says "Recommended for Most Users".

This will download the .msi file at the bottom of your browser. Click to launch the installer.

Accept the license agreement and click NEXT to start the Node.js Setup Wizard:

Install Node in the selected default folder, which will be C: \ Program Files \ nodejs:

Be sure to select the npm package manager on the Custom Settings screen, not the default runtime Node.js. In this way we will install Node and NPM simultaneously.

The Setup Wizard is now ready to install Nodes and NPM. Click on the "Install" button.

To confirm that we have installed everything correctly, open the "Command Prompt" application:

This will launch the Command Prompt. To confirm that Node is installed, type node -v which prints the current version number. To confirm that NPM is installed, type npm -v which will print the current version number.

Don't worry if your number is different from mine. Nodes and NPMs are updated frequently so the number may not match.

How to Update Node JS and NPM

The next section is steps to update nodes and NPM. If you want to install updates for Node and NPM to the latest version, download the installer from the Node.js website and run it again. The latest of Node JS and NPM version will replace the older version.  Don’t worry about your data, updating the nodes and NPM will not delete your data.

How to delete Nodes and NPM

You can delete Node.js and NPM in the same way as any software on Windows. Open "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel:

And then select "Node.js" from the list of programs, and click the “Uninstall” button at the top of the screen:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LTS Node?

The purpose of building an LTS plan for Node.js is to build on the existing stable release cycle by providing a new version on a predictable schedule that has a clear additional support life cycle. This also affects companies that provide professional support for Node.js

Should I Use Homebrew to Install Node?

It would be better to not use homebrew to install nodes and npm. Also, using a Homebrew installation from npm will require you to use sudo when installing global packages. Because one of the core ideas behind Homebrew is that applications can be installed without giving them root access, this is a bad idea.

What Does -- Save Do in Npm Install?

This won't do anything if you don't have a package.json file. Start by running npm init to make it. Then call npm install --save or npm install --save-dev or npm install --save-optional will update package.json to list your dependencies.

Can I Install Yarn with NPM?

It is strongly recommended that you install Yarn through the most suitable installation method for your operating system. You can also install Yarn through the npm package manager if you have installed it. If you have installed Node.js then you should already have npm.

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