Lesson 0. Setting up Node.js and the JavaScript engine
In this lesson, you get an overview of what you’ll be learning in this book and why it’s important. Whether you’re new to web development or a seasoned developer looking to build better applications, this lesson acts as a starting guide for entering the world of Node.js.
This lesson covers
- Reviewing what you’re going to learn
- Understanding Node.js
- Learning why we develop in Node.js
- Preparing yourself for this book
0.1. What you’re going to learn
The goal of this book is to teach you how to build web applications on a platform called Node.js, using the JavaScript language. Starting with this lesson, each unit aims to build on the concepts and development skills of the last.
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