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Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime that lets you build scalable applications and APIs. If you’re using macOS 2025, there are a few simple ways to install Node.js and start coding right away.
Step 1: Update Homebrew
Homebrew is the easiest way to manage software on macOS. First, make sure it’s installed and up to date:
brew update
If you don’t have Homebrew yet, install it with:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Step 2: Install Node.js via Homebrew
Run the following command to install Node.js (includes npm by default):
brew install node
Step 3: Verify Node.js Installation
Once the installation is complete, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and check:
node -v
This will show the installed Node.js version.
Also, confirm npm (Node Package Manager) is installed:
npm -v
Step 4: Test Node.js
Create a simple test file:
echo console.log("Node.js is working on Windows Server 2025!") > test.js
Run it:
node test.js
You should see:
Node.js is working on Windows Server 2025!
Step 5: Keep Node.js Updated
To update Node.js easily in the future:
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Install nvm-windows (Node Version Manager for Windows):
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Download from: https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows
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Install and use it to switch between Node.js versions.
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Example:
nvm install 20.11.0 nvm use 20.11.0
You’ve successfully installed Node.js on Windows Server 2025. Now you’re ready to deploy JavaScript-based applications and APIs on your server environment.
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