How to Install Node.js on Visual Studio Code
Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. Visual Studio Code is a popular code editor that supports working with Node.js applications. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to install Node.js on Visual Studio Code.
Step 1: Download and Install Node.js
The first step is to download and install Node.js on your computer. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official Node.js website at https://nodejs.org/
- Click on the “Download” button to download the Node.js installer
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
Step 2: Install Visual Studio Code
If you haven’t already installed Visual Studio Code, you can download it from the official website at https://code.visualstudio.com/. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Visual Studio Code on your computer.
Step 3: Install the Node.js Extension for Visual Studio Code
Once you have installed Node.js and Visual Studio Code, you can install the Node.js extension for Visual Studio Code. Follow these steps:
- Open Visual Studio Code
- Go to the extensions sidebar by clicking on the square icon on the left sidebar or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X
- Search for “Node.js” in the extensions marketplace
- Click on the “Install” button to install the Node.js extension
Step 4: Create a New Node.js Project
Now that you have installed Node.js and the Node.js extension for Visual Studio Code, you can create a new Node.js project. Follow these steps:
- Open Visual Studio Code
- Click on “File” in the menu bar
- Select “New File” to create a new file
- Save the file with a .js extension, for example, app.js
- Write your Node.js code in the file
That’s it! You have successfully installed Node.js on Visual Studio Code and created a new Node.js project. You can now run your Node.js code using Visual Studio Code and the Node.js extension. Happy coding!