Your First Node.js Script

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a Node.js environment using Visual Studio Code, organizing project files, creating a simple Node.js script, and running it using the integrated terminal. It also introduces the Node.js documentation as a resource for learning about various modules and features. The tutorial emphasizes the use of console.log and explains its role in both browser and Node.js environments.

What tool does the instructor prefer to use instead of the command prompt for running Node.js scripts?

• Command Prompt

• Visual Studio Code's integrated terminal

• PowerShell

• Git Bash

Where does the instructor suggest creating the directory for Node.js projects?

• In the Program Files directory

• In the Documents folder

• On the Desktop

• In the Downloads folder

What is the file extension used for Node.js scripts?

• .java

• .js

• .node

• .script

What method is used to print a message in a Node.js script?

• echo()

• print()

• write()

• console.log()

Where can you find the Node.js documentation?

• nodejs.edu

• nodejs.net

• nodejs.org

• nodejs.com

What command is used to run a Node.js script in the terminal?

• execute script.js

• run script.js

• start script.js

• node script.js

What is the purpose of using console.log in a Node.js script?

• To execute the script

• To print messages to the console

• To compile the script

• To save the script