How to Install Node.js in Visual Studio Code

If you are a web developer using Visual Studio Code, you may want to install Node.js to take advantage of its powerful features for building web applications. Follow these steps to install Node.js in Visual Studio Code:

1. Download and Install Node.js: Go to the official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org/) and download the latest version of Node.js for your operating system. Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
2. Open Visual Studio Code: Once Node.js is installed, open Visual Studio Code on your computer.
3. Install Node.js Extension: In Visual Studio Code, go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window. Search for “Node.js” and install the Node.js extension provided by Microsoft.
4. Verify Node.js Installation: After installing the Node.js extension, you can verify that Node.js is installed by opening a new terminal in Visual Studio Code and typing “node -v” to check the version of Node.js installed on your system.

How to Install and Run Node.js in Windows 11

If you are using Windows 11 as your operating system, follow these steps to install and run Node.js:

1. Download Node.js: Visit the official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org/) and download the Windows installer for the latest version of Node.js.
2. Install Node.js: Run the Node.js installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation process on your Windows 11 machine.
3. Test Node.js Installation: Open a new Command Prompt window and type “node -v” to verify that Node.js is installed and working correctly on your system.
4. Run Node.js Applications: You can now use Node.js to run JavaScript applications by typing “node ” in the Command Prompt, where is the name of your JavaScript file.

NPM (Node.js Package Manager)

Node.js comes with a built-in package manager called NPM, which allows you to install third-party libraries and tools for your Node.js applications. Here are some basic commands for using NPM:

• npm install : Use this command to install a package from the NPM registry. For example, “npm install express” will install the Express.js framework for building web applications.
• npm start: Use this command to start your Node.js application. If you have a “start” script defined in your package.json file, NPM will run that script to start your application.
• npm run : Use this command to run a custom script defined in your package.json file. For example, “npm run build” will run a script named “build” in your package.json file.

By following these steps, you can install Node.js in Visual Studio Code, run Node.js applications in Windows 11, and use NPM to manage packages for your Node.js projects.