Next, let's install Node.js and NPM using the following steps. You can find the necessary installation packages by navigating to https://nodejs.org:
Note that Node.js typically comes in two flavors: the Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which is suitable for most users, and the Current version, which provides the most cutting-edge features and enhancements.
- First, we need to download and install Node.js. The website automatically detects your browser and platform and suggests the appropriate packages for you to download. For macOS, you are going to see the Download for macOS (x64) label and two big download buttons, as shown in the following screenshot:
- Choose any version and click the corresponding button to get the relevant installer package. The installation process for the macOS platform is pretty straightforward. Keep all the default settings; proceed with the wizard's steps until the setup is over.
- In the Terminal application, run the following commands to verify that you have Node.js and NPM installed on your machine:
node -v
npm -v
- The system's output should be similar to the following, though their versions may vary:
v12.13.0
6.12.1
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Node.js on your macOS.