2. Setting up Node.js

1. Download and Install Node.js

• Go to the official Node.js website: nodejs.org
• We’ll be using Node.js version 22 for this course, as that’s the current LTS build
  • LTS stands for long term support, meaning that it will be getting security updates for a longer period of time
  • This is preferred for production environments as it (generally) brings stability

2. Verify Installation

• After installation, open your terminal and run the following commands to ensure Node.js is installed correctly:
  • Check Node.js version:

    node -v
    • You’re expecting an output of v22.*.*
  • Check npm version (Node Package Manager, installed with Node.js):

    npm -v
    • You’re expecting an output of v10.*.*