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What is [Link]?
[Link] is a free, open source tool that lets you run JavaScript outside the web
browser.
With [Link], you can build fast and scalable applications like web servers, APIs,
tools, and more.
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What Can You Build With [Link]?
[Link] uses an event-driven, non-blocking model.
It can handle many connections at once without waiting for one to finish before
starting another.
This makes it great for real-time apps and high-traffic websites.
Here are some examples of what you can build with [Link]:
Web servers and websites
REST APIs
Real-time apps (like chat)
Command-line tools
Working with files and databases
IoT and hardware control
How to Run [Link] Code
Save your code in a file, for example [Link] , then run it in your terminal or
command prompt with:
node [Link]
This will start your [Link] program.
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Learning by Examples
Our "Show [Link]" tool makes it easy to learn [Link], it shows both the code
and the result.
Example Get your own [Link] Server
let http = require('http');
[Link](function (req, res) {
[Link](200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
[Link]('Hello World!');
}).listen(8080);
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Examples Running in the Command Line
Interface
In this tutorial there will be some examples that are better explained by displaying
the result in the command line interface.
When this happens, The "Show [Link]" tool will show the result in a black
screen on the right:
Example
[Link]('This example is different!');
[Link]('The result is displayed in the Command Line
Interface');
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[Link] Built-in Modules
[Link] comes with many built-in modules to help you work with files, servers,
paths, the operating system, and more.
You can use them by importing them with require() .
Example: Using the OS Module
const os = require('os');
[Link]([Link]());
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See the full list of built-in modules.
What is npm?
npm is the package manager for [Link].
It helps you install and manage third-party packages (libraries) to add more
features to your apps.
Example: Installing a Package
npm install express
This command installs the popular Express web framework.
You can then use it in your code:
const express = require('express');
const app = express();
[Link]('/', (req, res) => [Link]('Hello World!'));
[Link](8080);
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[Link] Exercises
Many chapters in this tutorial end with an exercise where you can check your
level of knowledge.
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Exercise
Drag and drop the correct command to run the [Link] file.
[Link]
run node execute start
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