node.js is a javascript platform for server-side programming that allows users to build network applications quickly. By using Javascript on both the front-end and the back-end, development can be more consistent and be designed within the same system.
In this guide, i will show you how to get started with Node.js on an linux server.
now you need to install node in your system
first of all open terminal and type bellow command
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs
If the package in the git your needs, this is all that you need to do to get set up with node.js. In most cases, you'll also want to also install
npm, which is the node.js package manager. You can do this by typing:sudo apt-get install npm
This will allow you to easily install modules and packages to use with node.js.
Because of a conflict with another package
next you need to install express, express is node framework where you can write your code using small code.
open terminal and type bellow command
npm install -g express@3.8.0
now you need to install template engine for template parsing
sudo apt-get install jade
next go to that folder where you want write your first node program and type bellow command in your terminal
express -s
then bellow screen will be open
after install you will see create folders and files in your destination folder
now type bellow command in your terminal
node app
now open browser and hit bellow link
http://localhost:3000
great you have successfully created your first step in node with express
enjoy your cocktail