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NodeJs Setup

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Installation

1. Update the package list and install the dependencies by running the following commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install -y build-essential libssl-dev

2. Download the Node.js source code by running the following command:

wget https://nodejs.org/dist/v14.15.4/node-v14.15.4.tar.gz

3. Extract the Node.js source code by running the following command:

tar -xzf node-v14.15.4.tar.gz

4. Change to the extracted directory by running the following command:

cd node-v14.15.4

5. Configure the Node.js source code by running the following command:

./configure

6. Compile the Node.js source code by running the following command:

make -j4

7. Install the Node.js source code by running the following command:

sudo make install

8. Verify that Node.js has been installed by running the following command:

node -v

9. Verify that npm has been installed by running the following command:

npm -v

Conclusion

You should now have Node.js installed on your Raspberry Pi. This installation will allow you to run JavaScript applications on your device.