Learning Node.js (1)

This article introduces Node.js for the beginner.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of software installation and configuration
• Some knowledge of computer programming

Download Node.js

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• https://nodejs.org

Install Node.js

Run the downloaded installer program.

Configure Node.js

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Run Node.js

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Write a Hello World program

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Run the Hello World program

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See also

• JavaScript
• Node.js

External links

• Docs @ nodejs.org
• Step-by-Step Guide For Getting Started by Alexandru Vladutu
• Felix's Node.js Guide
• How do I get started with Node.js @ Stack Overflow
• An Absolute Beginner's Guide To Node.js
• The Dead-Simple Step-By-Step Guide For Front-End Developers To Getting Up And Running With Node.js, Express, Jade, And MongoDB
• The Node Beginner Book by Manuel Kiessling
• Node.js for Beginners @ tutsplus.com
• NODESCHOOL - Open source workshop
• HowToNode.org - a community-supported blog
• How to Run Hello World with Node.js