- Introduction Before diving into React, you need to have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your computer. Our fun duo, Geek and Gal, will guide you through this process in a beginner-friendly manner.
To start working with React, you need to install Node.js and npm on your computer!
Sounds good! How do I install them?
- Installing Node.js and npm
First, head over to the Node.js official website: https://nodejs.org/en/
You'll see two versions available for download: LTS (Long Term Support) and Current. It's recommended to choose the LTS version for stability!
Alright, I'll download the LTS version and install it.
Great! Once you've installed Node.js, npm (Node Package Manager) will be installed automatically as well!
That's convenient! How do I check if everything is installed correctly?
You can check the installed versions of Node.js and npm by running the following commands in your terminal or command prompt:
node -v
npm -v
I see! I've got Node.js and npm installed now! What's next?
Now that you've installed Node.js and npm, you're ready to set up your React development environment! 🚀
- Conclusion To start working with React, you need to install Node.js and npm. Download the LTS version of Node.js from the official website, and npm will be installed automatically. Check the installed versions using the terminal or command prompt, and you’re ready to set up your React development environment! 🎉