What to choose on the Node.js page
LTS
LTS is the stable version for most people. Choose LTS.
macOS
Mia is on a Mac. Use the macOS instructions.
Command block
Copy the full LTS command block from nodejs.org. Do not use screenshots or old notes.
Important safety rule
curl | bash means “download something from the internet, then run it.” Only do this from nodejs.org.
Words you may see
curl
Downloads the installer.
bash
Runs the installer.
nvm
Installs Node versions.
node
Runs JavaScript on the Mac.
npm
Comes with Node and installs JavaScript tools later.
Do not type from memory
Type only the lines marked TYPE THIS. Do not type lines marked MAC REPLIES or NOTE.
TYPE THIS
open https://nodejs.org/en/download/NOTE
Copy the current LTS command block from nodejs.org. Versions change, so this course does not paste it here.