Introduction to Node.js

Beginner
Developer
Student
Azure

Learn about Node.js: what it is, how it works, and when to use it. This module uses JavaScript in the Node.js runtime.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Explain what Node.js is.
  • Describe how Node.js works.
  • Identify when to use Node.js.
  • Create and run a Node.js script from the command line.

Prerequisites

  • Have a free GitHub account.
  • Familiarity with editing text and code files in any text editor.
  • Beginner-level experience writing JavaScript code.
  • Experience using the command line.