Node.js Tools

Node.js includes everything you need to execute a program written with JavaScript.

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Verify if Node.js is already installed

If this is your first time going through the setup guide on your current machine, skip this “Verify” section and move on to the “Install” section below

In your terminal, run:

• node --version

IF the output is this version or higher:

v17.8.0

Continue to next page

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else if the output is not similar to the above:

Continue with instructions on this page.

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Install Node.js

Run the command:

• brew install node

It will take a minute for the download and installation process to complete.

AT THIS POINT YOU MUST RESTART YOUR TERMINAL

After restarting, verify your Node.js version by running the command:

• node --version

Expected output should be this version or higher:

v17.8.0

Verify that Node.js is working:

• Run the command:
  • node
• Type 5 + 5 and hit enter
  • The result should be 10. If you get 11 your computer is broken. ;)
  • Quit node by pressing control C two times.

Did you get similar output for both?

If not … head here

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