Getting started with NODE.JS in windows x86

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Just getting started with node.js. I've a Windows PC. I went to nodejs.org and downloaded the nodejs.msi for Windows then, I saw a folder in programfilesx86.

How do i write and compile my helloworld program?

I guess, I have to use the command prompt. I even created a file hello.js but i don't know where it goes or how to execute it.

Any inputs on this will be appreciated.

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 01 '11 at 17:55

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Go to the command prompt (> Run > cmd), which is the Windows terminal.

There type node -v to see if Node is responding ok (it should display the version installed).

After that navigate to the folder containing your 'hello world' example.

For ex if you hello.js is in C:\ then:

cd C:
node hello.js

That should work.

answered Dec 01 '11 at 17:55

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:It is not responding.what should i set in environment variable. – Dec 01 '11 at 18:08
@user1051322: You'll need to include node's directory in your PATH variable, though I though the Windows installer took care of that. – Ed S. Dec 01 '11 at 18:27
Ed S. the latest .msi of Node takes care of that for you. – alessioalex Dec 01 '11 at 22:04
As of June 2012 the windows installer still has its rough edges: it requires you to restart your windows session for the PATH changes to take effect, it doesnt let you choose your installation directory, etc – leonbloy Jun 29 '12 at 11:18
As of 2013.11 the windows installer is much better - PATH changes are often (not always) available in the same shell. A number of npm packages require run-as-Administrator to install successfully, though. – Michael Paulukonis Nov 22 '13 at 13:50

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 02 '11 at 08:36

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After restarting my system,this worked bcoz it is windows.In windows,you've to restart after installing any thing.

answered Dec 02 '11 at 08:36

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Thats a common misconception. Usually if you know enough you don't need to reboot, restarting an application or service is enough. Chances are good a service needed starting or the command prompt needed reopening due to environment variables needing to be picked up again. – Phil Hannent Dec 02 '11 at 08:39
@Phil Hannent:Which service should i restart? – Dec 02 '11 at 09:33

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 11 '13 at 14:30

Alternative is to use IDE like Enide Studio http://sf.net/p/nodeclipse/

Instead of typing in command prompt, just right-click any .js file and select Run As -> Node application, see output in console View. All in one windows, no need switch between. Integrated debugger and JSHint.

Getting started with NODE.JS in windows x86

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