What is Node.js? · Mia Node Basics

The simple version

JavaScript usually runs in a browser. Node.js lets JavaScript run on your Mac too. Many tools need it.

Runs JavaScript on the Mac.

Comes with Node. It installs JavaScript tools later.

This may not work yet. That is okay. We have not installed Node yet.

Type only the lines marked TYPE THIS. Do not type lines marked MAC REPLIES or NOTE.

TYPE THISnode -v

MAC REPLIESIf Node is installed, the Mac replies with v and some numbers.

NOTEIf the Mac says command not found, keep going. That is normal before install.