Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It is widely used for building scalable network applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8.4.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Node.js

To install Node.js, we will use the NodeSource repository. First, install the required packages:

sudo dnf install curl -y

Then, add the NodeSource repository for Node.js 16.x:

curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_16.x | sudo bash -

Now install Node.js:

sudo dnf install nodejs -y

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Check the installed version of Node.js:

node -v

Check the installed version of NPM:

npm -v

Step 4: Install Build Tools (Optional)

If you plan to compile native add-ons, you will need to install build tools:

sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" -y

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Node.js on Rocky Linux 8.4. This powerful runtime allows you to develop and manage JavaScript applications easily.

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