Overview:
Node.js is a JavaScript general-purpose programming framework that allows users to easily develop network applications. It is an open-source server and makes development more consistent and integrated by employing JavaScript on both the front and backend.
This tutorial will show you how to install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04.
Prerequisites:
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Server with Ubuntu 22.04
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Non-root user (sudo-enabled)
Key:
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Red Colour: Input
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Green Colour: Output
Common prompts:
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When using sudo to execute a command, you might be asked for your user password.
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When a command is executed, you could be asked if you wish to carry it out further or not. Enter "Y" to proceed or "n" to end, and then press ENTER.
Node.js Installation on Ubuntu 22.04
Step 1: Update all dependencies
i. Run the below command to fetch the package information from all configured sources.
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Download installation package
Run the below command to download and install the package fetched above.
sudo apt-get upgrade
Step 3: Install Node.js
Use the following command to install Node.js to your server.
sudo apt install nodejs
Step 4: Check Node.js version
Once you’ve installed Node.js, now you can check the Node.js version with the below command:
node --version
Step 5: Install Node Package Manager
Use the command shown below to install npm (Node Package Manager) to install Node.js-compatible modules and packages:
sudo apt install npm
Now, Node.js and npm have now been successfully installed.
Please watch the video for instructions on how to execute the above-mentioned command.
