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How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment

How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment

Introduction

Node.js is a JavaScript platform for general-purpose programming that allows users to build network applications quickly. By leveraging JavaScript on both the front and backend, Node.js makes development more consistent and integrated.

To get your development environment configured so you can start building Node.js applications. select the tutorial for your platform.

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How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS

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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04

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How To Install Node.js on Debian 10

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How To Install Node.js on Debian 9

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How To Install Node.js on Debian 8

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How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server

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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 20.04

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How To Install Node.js on CentOS 8

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