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Node.js for Beginners
Node.js for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Start Coding
Discover how to start coding with Node.js for Beginners! Easy steps and examples explained for newcomers to software development.
I remember when I first heard about Node.js, I was curious but a bit intimidated. For anyone starting, I find it important to break things down into simple steps.
Node.js is a powerful tool for building web applications, and I promise it’s not as difficult as it sounds!
Table of Contents
- What is Node.js?
- Why Choose Node.js for Beginners?
- Setting Up Node.js
- Your First Node.js Program
- Understanding npm
- Node.js Frameworks You Should Know
- Tips for Node.js Beginners
What is Node.js?
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. Put simply, it allows you to run JavaScript on the server side, which means you can build backend applications using JavaScript.
It was created to help developers build scalable network applications easily.