Streamlining Node Installation: Unleashing the Power of NVM
nvm-sh is a great opensource tool that allows you to install and manage multiple versions of node in same system with ease.
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nvm allows you to quickly install and use different versions of node via the command line.
key benefits of using
available for Windows, Linux and macOS
Easy to install
can have and switch between multiple versions of nodejs easily
1. Steps to install NVM
Step-1: Below, you'll find the installation script provided by nvm-sh. Simply copy and paste any of these scripts into your terminal or WSL (for Windows), and it will seamlessly handle all the setup for you.
🔗 refer to official documentation for details
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
Step-2: After the script is completely executed restart your terminal window
you can verify the installation using nvm --version command in your terminal.
2. Installing nodejs using nvm
- Install the latest version
$ nvm install node # Install the latest version of nodejs
# "node" is an alias for the latest version
- install the specific version
nvm install 14.7.0 # or 16.3.0, 12.22.1, etc
🔗 For further commands for managing and switching between multiple versions please refer to official documents by 🔗clicking here