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nodeschool

Open source workshops that teach web software skills. Do them on your own or at a workshop nearby.

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Get started by installing one of our core workshops or subscribe to our free email newsletter.

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Get started by reading our intro guide or subscribe to our free email newsletter.

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Workshoppers

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You’ll need Node.js on your computer to get started - with each of these. Then use npm (it comes with Node) to install each - module with the command below it. Once installed, - simply type the workshopper’s name to launch.

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You will also need a Text Editor, if you don't have one already, you may want one for editing code. A few options: Atom, Sublime Text, Textmate, Brackets.

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You’ll need a few essensials before you can run your first Workshopper. Check out the Getting Started guide to get going.

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Get Going —

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These workshoppers focus on essential skills for working with Node.js.

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If you have never used Node.js before, you probably need to install Node.js first - In that case check out the Getting Started guide.

Stuck? Ask a question in the discussion.

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Installing Native Modules

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Some npm modules require native dependencies to be compiled when they are being installed (a.k.a. "native modules"). This guide will help you prepare your system for compiling native modules.

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You will need the Command Line Tool package from Apple to be able to compile and install native modules. As of OS X 10.9 (Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan and newer) just run the command below which will guide you through installing the Command Line Tool package:

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Getting Started

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Follow these simple steps to get your computer ready for running the NodeSchool chapters. Choose the instructions matching your operating system below.

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Node.js

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First download and install the latest version of Node.js from nodejs.org.

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You will use npm to install each Workshopper. Npm will be installed automatically when you install Node, so you don't need to install it yourself.

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You will be using the Command Prompt application in Windows to install and run the Workshoppers. To start the Command Prompt, open the Start menu, select "Run", type cmd in the field and hit Enter (Windows 8 users should search for and run cmd.exe).

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The first command you should run in the Command Prompt after installing Node.js is shown below. It's just to check that everything is working as expected before you continue:

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Native Modules

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Some Workshoppers require your computer to be able to compile native modules. Check out the Installing Native Modules page for details if you run into problems.

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Code Editor

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You will also need a Text Editor, if you don't have one already, you may want one for editing code. A few options: Atom, Sublime Text, Brackets.

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Start learning

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Node.js

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First download and install the latest version of Node.js from nodejs.org. Don't use nvm (Node Version Manager) or similar unless you know what you are doing or are ready to use a lot of time getting things to work properly.

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You will use npm to install each Workshopper. Npm will be installed automatically when you install Node, so you don't need to install it yourself.

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You will be using the Terminal application in OS X to install and run the Workshoppers. You will find it in the sub-folder "Utilities" inside your "Applications" folder. The first command you should run in the Terminal after installing Node.js is shown below. It's just to check that everything is working as expected before you continue:

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Native Modules

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Some Workshoppers require your computer to be able to compile native modules. Check out the Installing Native Modules page for details if you run into problems.

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Code Editor

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Start learning

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Node.js

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First install the latest version of Node.js. We normally don't recommend using your normal package manager or nvm (Node Version Manager) - instead run the commands related to your Linux distribution below in your terminal.

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Troubleshooting
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Native Modules

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Some Workshoppers require your computer to be able to compile native modules. Check out the Installing Native Modules page for details if you run into problems.

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Code Editor

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Start learning

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