Basics

Learn what Node.js is, why it exists, and how it revolutionised server-side JavaScript

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A condensed timeline of Node.js - from Ryan Dahl's 2009 prototype to today's vibrant ecosystem

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Install Node.js and npm on Windows, macOS, and Linux - plus version management with nvm

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Understand how JavaScript behaves differently in Node.js vs the browser - global objects, APIs, and modules

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How Google's V8 engine compiles and optimises JavaScript - and what it means for Node.js performance

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Master the Node.js CLI - running files, REPL, arguments, environment variables, and shebang scripts

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Master Node.js console - stdout, stderr, timers, progress bars, colouring, and formatting output

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Master npm - install, update, uninstall, semantic versioning, global vs local packages, and npx

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Understand every key field in package.json and why package-lock.json is critical for reproducible builds

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