To run a Node.js app, follow the steps below:
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:
- Node.js (version 12 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
- Clone the project repository or extract the project files to a local directory.
- Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the project's root directory.
- Run the following command to install the project dependencies specified in the package.json file:
npm install
To start the app, follow these steps:
- In the terminal or command prompt, navigate to the project's root directory if you're not already there.
- Run the following command to start the app:
npm start
- The app should now be running. You should see a message in the console indicating the server is listening on a specific port (e.g., "Server listening on port 3000").