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How to install Node.js on Astra?

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To install Node.js on Astra Linux, you can use the following methods:

  1. Via apt repositories: This is the recommended way, as it provides easy updates and dependency management.

    • Update the package list:
      sudo apt update
      
    • Install Node.js and npm:
      sudo apt install nodejs npm
      
  2. Using n (Node.js version manager): This version manager is convenient for installing and switching between different Node.js versions.

    • Install n:
      sudo npm install -g n
      
    • Install the latest stable version of Node.js:
      sudo n lts
      
    • You can install a specific version, for example:
      sudo n 18.12.1
      
    • View the list of installed versions and select the active one:
      n
      
  3. From source code: This method is more labor-intensive but allows you to get the latest version or compile Node.js with specific options.

    • Download the source code from the official Node.js website.
    • Unpack the archive.
    • Build and install:
      cd node-<version>
      ./configure
      make
      sudo make install
      

After installation, regardless of the method, you should verify the success of the installation:

node -v
npm -v

Both commands should output the versions of Node.js and npm, respectively.