Node.js•5 min read
Getting Started with Node.js
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Coding Dimension
Aug 11, 2026
What Node.js is and how to run your first script.
What is Node.js?
Node.js lets you run JavaScript outside the browser — perfect for APIs, CLIs, and tooling.
// hello.js
console.log("Hello from Node.js");
Run it with node hello.js.
Useful built-ins
fs— file systempath— path helpershttp— create servers
Last updated on 8/11/2026
