📦 Installing Node.js & npm
React development requires Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager). These tools allow you to manage packages and run development scripts like npm start.
🌐 Step 1: Download Node.js
Visit the official Node.js website and download the latest LTS (Long Term Support) version:
🔗 nodejs.org💾 Step 2: Install Node.js
Run the downloaded installer and follow the steps:
- Accept license agreement
- Choose installation directory
- Leave default options checked
- Finish installation
🔍 Step 3: Verify Installation
Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following commands:
node -v # Should display Node.js version
npm -v # Should display npm version
🛠️ Troubleshooting
- If
node -vdoesn't work, restart your computer. - If still not working, check if Node.js was added to your PATH during installation.
- You can uninstall and reinstall using the official installer again.
📚 What Are Node.js & npm?
- Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment used to run JavaScript outside the browser (e.g., backend or tooling).
- npm: A package manager that comes with Node.js; used to install, update, and manage libraries and tools like React, Express, etc.


