Topics Covered

• Duration: 80 minutes

• Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to install Node.js on various operating systems.

  • Set up Node.js development tools like nvm, REPL, and Chrome DevTools.

• Outline:

  1. Installing Node.js (macOS, Windows, Linux).

  2. Using Node Version Manager (nvm) for managing versions.

  3. Node.js REPL for quick experimentation.

  4. Debugging Node.js applications using Chrome DevTools.

  5. Verifying and troubleshooting installations​​.

• Student Activity:

  • Hands-on: Install Node.js on personal laptops.

  • Experiment with the REPL to execute basic JavaScript commands.

• Homework Assignment:

  • Set up a simple Node.js project directory structure and include a package.json file.

  • Write a short script using REPL and save it for future reference.