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David Koff David Koff
Updated on June 16, 2025

Install Node.js: A Tutorial

Node.js is an JavaScript runtime that works on multiple operating systems and is useful for both front- and back-end applications. This tutorial explains how to install it on your machine.

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Chris Cook Chris Cook
Updated on June 10, 2025

How to Use JSON With Comments for Configs

Comments can be added to JSON using a VS Code folder along with a files.associations top-level object. Here’s how to do it. 

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Artturi Jalli Artturi Jalli
Updated on June 03, 2025

What Is Node.js?

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that lets you run JavaScript outside the browser. Node.js provides a boost to processing times and is easy to set up.

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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on May 22, 2025

What Is NPM?

Node package manager (npm) is the default package manager for the Node.js runtime environment and a software registry for JavaScript software packages. Here’s what you need to know to install and use npm.

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Reza Lavarian Reza Lavarian
Updated on December 05, 2024

Error: Cannot Find Module in Node Solved

Error: cannot find module most commonly occurs when a non-existent module is attempting to be loaded in Node. Here’s how to fix it.

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Sukanta Das Sukanta Das
Updated on November 06, 2024

How to Set Up TypeScript in an Express App

TypeScript can be used to build an Express app through a tsconfig.json file, which provides a series of compiler files. Here’s how to set it up.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on August 07, 2024

What Is MEAN Stack?

MEAN stack is a set of technologies, all based in JavaScript, that developers use to build dynamic web applications.

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Niraj Tulsyan Niraj Tulsyan
Updated on March 18, 2024

It’s Time to Make the Switch From Ruby on Rails to Javascript

Ruby on Rails has long been a staple for building web applications, but JavaScript’s flexibility has made it the go-to programming language. Here’s why it’s time to make the switch. 

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Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar
Updated on January 30, 2024

A Guide to Web Development Frameworks

A web development framework is a collection of tools, libraries and best practices that make it easier to create, maintain and scale websites. Here’s how to pick the right one for your team.

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Ali Raza Ali Raza
Updated on September 05, 2023

npm ci vs. npm i: Install Node Modules Faster

npm ci performs a clean install of all existing dependencies, whereas npm install attempts to update current dependencies when possible.

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