Install Node.js on Ubuntu

Ubuntu: Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 engine. It is widely used for web applications and APIs. This guide explains how to install Node.js and npm on Ubuntu.

Step 1: Update Package Lists

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Node.js and npm

sudo apt install nodejs -y

sudo apt install npm -y

Step 3: Verify Installation

node -v

npm -v

Best Practices

• Use Node Version Manager (nvm) for managing multiple Node.js versions
• Keep npm updated with npm install -g npm
• Use package.json to manage project dependencies