How to Manage Node.js Locally
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To set up a local development environment on your computer, all you need is to install Node.js. There are, however, some additional things you can do to optimize the way you run Node locally. By the end of this video, you should have a good understanding of how to start developing Node.js apps locally.
In this tutorial we'll:
Explain the Node.js release cycle and long term support (LTS) strategy
Understand the Node Version Manager and which version(s) of Node.js you should install
Work with environment variables in Node.js
Goal: Understand the primary issues around managing a local Node.js installation for development.
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