JavaScript Masterclass - Zero to Job-Ready with Hands-On Projects - Installing Node.js

The video tutorial explains how to run JavaScript code using Node.js instead of a browser. It covers downloading Node.js, choosing between LTS and current versions, and using terminal commands to install and verify Node.js. The tutorial also demonstrates running JavaScript files with Node.js, highlighting the differences between browser-specific tasks and terminal execution.

What is the primary purpose of Node.js?

• To compile Java code

• To design user interfaces

• To run JavaScript code outside the browser

• To create web pages

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

• It includes the latest features

• It is more stable and tested with other libraries

• It is specifically designed for Windows

• It is faster than the current version

Which command is used to check the installed version of Node.js?

• node --version

• node -v

• node --check

• node -version

What command is used to clear the terminal screen?

• clean

• reset

• clear

• cls

How can you run a JavaScript file named 'index.js' using Node.js?

• node run index.js

• node index.js

• node execute index.js

• node start index.js

Which of the following is a browser-specific task that won't work in Node.js?

• let a = 5

• console.log()

• a + b

• alert()

What additional tool comes with Node.js that allows downloading libraries and packages?

• Webpack

• Babel

• NPM (Node Package Manager)

• Yarn