Nvm (Node Version Manager) does not only install npm, but it also allows you to manage multiple versions of Node.js on your system. This is particularly useful if you need to work on different projects that require different Node.js versions or if you want to test your code against different Node.js versions.
To install npm and Node.js using nvm, follow these steps:
1. Open your terminal application. This could be Terminal on macOS or Linux, or Command Prompt or Git Bash on Windows.
2. To confirm that nvm is installed properly, run the following command in your terminal:
“`
Nvm -v
“`
If the installed version number is displayed, it means that nvm is installed correctly. If not, make sure you have installed nvm properly and that it is added to your system’s PATH.
3. Now that nvm is installed, you can proceed to install npm and Node.js. To see the available versions of Node.js that you can install, use the following command:
“`
Nvm ls-remote
“`
This will list all the available Node.js versions.
4. Choose the version of Node.js that you want to install. You can install the latest LTS (Long Term Support) version or a specific version. For example, to install the latest LTS version, you can run:
“`
Nvm install –lts
“`
This will install the latest LTS version of Node.js along with npm.
If you want to install a specific version of Node.js, you can run:
“`
Nvm install
“`
Replace `
“`
Nvm install 14.17.0
“`
5. After the installation is complete, you can check if Node.js and npm are installed correctly by running the following commands:
“`
Node -v
Npm -v
“`
These commands will display the installed versions of Node.js and npm respectively. If the version numbers are displayed, it means that both Node.js and npm are installed successfully.
6. Now you can start using npm to manage your project’s dependencies and execute various npm commands.
It’s worth noting that nvm allows you to switch between different Node.js versions easily. You can use the `nvm use` command followed by the desired version to switch to that version. For example:
“`
Nvm use 14.17.0
“`
This will switch your active Node.js version to 14.17.0.
Nvm not only installs npm but also provides the flexibility to manage multiple versions of Node.js on your system, making it easier to switch between different Node.js versions depending on your project requirements.