Mega Web Development Bootcamp with React Bootstrap 5, Redux, and REST API - Installing NodeJS runtime

The video tutorial explains how JavaScript runs automatically in browsers due to the built-in engine. To run JavaScript outside of a browser, such as on a server, Node.js must be installed. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on the Chrome V8 engine, enabling JavaScript execution on computers. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to installing Node.js, including downloading the installer and completing the installation process.

What happens if you try to run JavaScript outside of a browser without Node JS?

What is the purpose of installing Node JS on your computer?

What is the significance of the Chrome V8 engine in Node JS?

Describe the process of downloading Node JS from a browser.

Explain the steps to complete the installation of Node JS after downloading the EXE file.