Installing NodeJs on Windows

 
NodeJs is an asynchronous event driven JavaScript framework designed to build scalable network applications. NodeJs is used to distribute Cordova and all the plugins related to Apache Cordova. 

Download the latest version of nodejs from nodejs website.

https://nodejs.org/



Once the download is completed, double click on the installer to start the installation process.



Click on ‘Next’ to start the Nodejs installation.



Accept the End-User License Agreement and click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation process.





Select the location at which you want to install the Nodejs.



Click on ‘Next’ to continue installation.



Click on Ínstall’ button to start installing nodejs.





Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the nodejs installation.



To verify the installation, open command prompt and run the below commands.
npm –v
node –v

These commands should display the nodejs version and npm versions. They may vary from the below screen based on the version of the nodejs installed.



We have installed nodejs on the windows machine and we will be using this to work with Cordova in the upcoming tutorials.

Installing Nodejs

Nodejs

Nodejs is a platform for building fast and scalable network applications. Apart from building applications, it is used for distributing several tools, frameworks like Apache Cordova, Apache Ripple.

Installation

The installation of nodejs is straight forward. nodejs can be downloaded from the below URL.

http://nodejs.org/

Click on the 'INSTALL' button to download the installer.

The downloaded file will be like 'node-v0.10.24-x86.msi'. The file name may vary a little bit based on the version downloaded and the OS version architecture.

Double click on the installer to start installation.

Click on 'Next' in the welcome screen.

Accept the license agreement and click on 'Next'.

Select the installation location and click on 'Next'.

Normally you need to install all the packages and so click on 'Next' without making changes. If you are sure you dont need some of the components like 'Online documentation shortcuts' deselect it and click on 'Next'.

The installer will start installing the nodejs on your system. Just wait for few seconds to allow the installation to complete.

Click on 'Finish' to complete the installation.

To check the installation, open command prompt and check the version by typing the below commands.

node -v
npm -v

node -v should display the version of the nodejs you have downloaded and installed.