Understanding-of-NODEJS

Introduction

This repository is a comprehensive and well-documented guide for Node.js, providing detailed explanations, and best practices for developers looking to enhance their Node.js skills.

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• nodemon (Install globally with npm install -g nodemon)
• Basic knowledge of command line interface (CLI) operations.

Installation

1. Install Node.js

To install Node.js, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Node.js official website.
2. Download the LTS (Long Term Support) version for your operating system.
3. Follow the installation instructions for your specific operating system.

2. Verify Node.js Installation

To verify the installation, open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command:

node -v

This should display the installed npm version.

Creating package.json

1. Create a new directory for your project and navigate into it:

mkdir my-project
cd my-project

2. Initialize a new npm project. This will create a package.json file:

npm init -y