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NODE.JS

What is node.js?

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a web browser

In your own words, what is Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine?

It is designed to run JavaScript code at lightning-fast speeds by compiling JavaScript code into machine code that can be executed directly by the computer’s CPU

What does it mean that node is a JavaScript runtime?

it provides an environment for executing JavaScript code outside of a web browser

What is npm?

Node Package Manager

What version of node are you running on your machine?

v19.4.0

What version of npm are you running on your machine?

9.2.0

What command would you type to install a library/package called ‘jshint’?

npm install jshint

What is node used for?

building server-side applications, network applications, and command-line tools using JavaScrip

Improved code quality, Knowledge sharing, Increased productivity, Improved communication, Better problem-solving, Personal and professional growth

In your experience, which of these reasons have you found most beneficial?

better problem solving

How does pair programming work?

two programmers work together on the same computer to write code