Node.js is a runtime environment allowing developers to run JavaScript code outside a web browser, making it a popular choice for server-side programming languages. Its ease of use and scalability has become a preferred option for creating JavaScript backend functionality.
This tutorial will guide you through installing the latest version of Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04.2, allowing you to get started with server-side development using JavaScript.
1. Check for Existing Node.js Installation
Before installing the latest version of Node.js, you should check if it is already installed on your system. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
node -v
If Node.js is already installed, the command will output the version number. If it is not installed, the command will not return anything.
2. Removing Old Node.js Installation
If you have an older version of Node.js installed on your system, you should remove it before installing the latest version. To do this, run the following command:
sudo apt remove nodejs
If some packages related to Node.js are not removed during the uninstallation process, you can use the following command to remove them:
sudo apt autoremove nodejs
3. Install Node.js using NodeSource
To install the latest version of Node.js on Ubuntu, you can use the NodeSource PPA.
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_18.x | sudo -E bash - &&\
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
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4. Check the current version of Node.js
Once you have installed Node.js, you can check the version number by running the following command:
node -v
This will output the current version number of Node.js installed on your system.
That’s it! You have successfully installed the latest version of Node.js on your Ubuntu system. You can now use Node.js to build server-side applications using JavaScript.