Installing NodeJS

NodeJS is a powerful and popular JavaScript runtime environment, widely used for developing dynamic web applications. In this step, you will install NodeJS on your operating system to build your dynamic e-commerce website.

Step 1: Install NodeJS

  1. Download NodeJS from the official website:

    • Visit the official NodeJS website at Node.js and download the LTS version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
    • Download the .msi file for Windows, .pkg for macOS, or .tar.xz for Linux.

  2. Install NodeJS on Windows:

    • After downloading the .msi file, open it and follow the installation instructions.
    • Make sure to check Add to PATH during the installation process.

  3. Install NodeJS on macOS:

    • Install via Homebrew: brew install node

  4. Install NodeJS on Linux (Ubuntu):

    • Use the following command to install NodeJS:

      sudo apt install nodejs

  5. Verify the installation:

    • After installation, open your terminal (or Command Prompt on Windows) and run the following command to check the NodeJS version:

      node -v

    • If the installation is successful, you will see the NodeJS version displayed.

    Example

    • After installation, open your terminal (or Command Prompt on Windows) and enter the following command to check the NodeJS version:

      C:\Users\thuan>node -v
v20.17.0

    NodeJS has been installed successfully! You can now start building JavaScript applications for both the frontend and backend of your website.

Step 2: Install npm

  1. npm (Node Package Manager) is a tool used to manage libraries and packages in NodeJS projects.

    • Open the Frontend directory in your project.

    • Run the following command:

       npm i

  2. Check npm:

    • npm is automatically installed when you install NodeJS.

    • Check the npm version with the command:

      npm -v

  3. Update npm (if needed):

    Update npm (if needed)

      npm install -g npm