Summary: in this tutorial, you will learn how to install Node.js on your computer.
Download Node.js
To download Node.js, you go to the download page on the Node.js website.
Node.js supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. You need to choose the installer suitable for your platform.
Node.js has two actively supported releases:
- Long-Term Support (LTS)
- Current
If you develop real-use applications, you should only use the LTS releases. The LTS release is recommended for most users.
Generally, LTS releases guarantee that critical bugs will be fixed for 30 months. The Major Node.js enters the Current release status for six months.
If you want to run multiple versions of Node.js on a single computer, you can use the Node Version Manager (NVM). Check out the NVM on Windows and macOS.
Install Node.js on Windows
To install Node.js on Windows, double-click the installer file you have downloaded to launch the setup wizard.
First, the setup wizard will compute space requirements: