Create new node project
To create a new Node.js project, you can use the following steps:
Method 1: Using npm (Node Package Manager)
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Run the command
npm init
to create a new Node.js project. - Follow the prompts to set up your project, including:
- Project name
- Version
- Description
- Author
- License
- Once you've completed the setup, npm will create a new directory with the basic file structure for a Node.js project.
Method 2: Using yarn (Yarn Package Manager)
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Run the command
yarn init
to create a new Node.js project. - Follow the prompts to set up your project, including:
- Project name
- Version
- Description
- Author
- License
- Once you've completed the setup, yarn will create a new directory with the basic file structure for a Node.js project.
Basic File Structure
A new Node.js project typically includes the following files and directories:
package.json
: This file contains metadata about your project, such as its name, version, and dependencies.node_modules/
: This directory contains the dependencies required by your project, which are installed using npm or yarn.src/
orapp/
: This directory contains the source code for your project.index.js
: This file is the entry point for your project, where you can write your Node.js code.
Additional Steps
After creating your project, you may want to:
- Install dependencies: Run
npm install
oryarn install
to install any dependencies required by your project. - Write your Node.js code: Create a new file in the
src/
orapp/
directory and start writing your Node.js code. - Run your project: Use
node index.js
to run your project.
That's it! You now have a new Node.js project set up and ready to go.