AWS Serverless Microservices with Patterns and Best Practices - Prerequisites 3 - NodeJS

This video tutorial covers the importance of Node.js as a runtime environment for JavaScript, particularly in developing AWS Lambda microservices and AWS CDK infrastructure. It guides viewers through downloading, installing, and verifying the latest LTS version of Node.js, emphasizing the need for long-term support versions. The tutorial concludes with verifying the installation and preparing for the next steps in the project.

What is the primary role of Node.js in the context of AWS development as discussed in the video?

• To act as a runtime environment for AWS Lambda microservices and infrastructure development

• To run JavaScript code within a web browser

• To replace AWS CDK in infrastructure development

• To serve as a front-end framework for web applications

Why is it recommended to use the latest LTS version of Node.js?

• It offers the most features for front-end development

• It ensures compatibility with AWS CDK and provides long-term support

• It is the smallest version available

• It is the only version that supports JavaScript

What is the first step in the Node.js installation process as described in the video?

• Open a web browser

• Check the current Node.js version

• Run a JavaScript file

• Download the Node.js installer

After installing Node.js, what command is used to verify the installation?

• node -v

• npm install

• npm -v

• node start

What should you do if you already have Node.js installed?

• Check the version and update to the latest LTS if necessary

• Uninstall it immediately

• Ignore it and continue with the course

• Switch to a different programming language