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Sure, here's a complete reference guide for a programmer coming from the Python world and getting into JavaScript programming, specifically focusing on package management and project setup:
# From Python to JavaScript: A Guide for Package Management and Project Setup
If you're a Python developer transitioning to JavaScript programming, you'll encounter some similarities as well as differences in how packages and dependencies are managed. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of package management and project setup in the JavaScript ecosystem, drawing parallels with Python's tools and concepts you're familiar with.
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Remember, both `npm` and `yarn` are widely used and supported in the JavaScript ecosystem, but `yarn` is generally considered the more modern and preferred choice, similar to how `venv` is preferred over `virtualenv` in Python.
With this guide, you should have a solid understanding of how to transition from Python's package management tools to the JavaScript ecosystem, making it easier for you to work on and contribute to JavaScript projects, including those using popular frameworks like React or Gatsby.
With this guide, you should have a solid understanding of how to transition from Python's package management tools to the JavaScript ecosystem, making it easier for you to work on and contribute to JavaScript projects, including those using popular frameworks like React or Gatsby.
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To install Node.js on your Debian 12 system, follow these steps:
1. First, update the package index:
```bash
sudo apt update
```
2. Install the required dependencies for Node.js:
```bash
sudo apt install -y build-essential wget
```
3. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Node.js binary. In your case, it's the `~/Downloads` directory.
```bash
cd ~/Downloads
```
4. Extract the downloaded Node.js binary:
```bash
sudo tar -xvf node-v20.14.0-linux-x64.tar.xz
```
This will create a new directory named `node-v20.14.0-linux-x64`.
5. Move the extracted directory to a more appropriate location, such as `/usr/local/lib`:
```bash
sudo mv node-v20.14.0-linux-x64 /usr/local/lib/nodejs
```
6. Create symbolic links for the `node` and `npm` executables:
```bash
sudo ln -s /usr/local/lib/nodejs/bin/node /usr/local/bin/node
sudo ln -s /usr/local/lib/nodejs/bin/npm /usr/local/bin/npm
```
7. Verify the installation by checking the Node.js and npm versions:
```bash
node -v
npm -v
```
You should see the installed versions printed in the terminal.
That's it! Node.js is now installed on your Debian 12 system. You can start using Node.js and npm for your JavaScript projects.
Note: This installation method uses the binary distribution of Node.js. Alternatively, you can also install Node.js using the Node Source repository, which provides an easier way to install and update Node.js. For instructions on that method, refer to the official Node.js documentation: https://github.com/nodesource/distributions/blob/master/README.md#installation-instructions