Node.js Project Setup from Scratch | npm init, install & run dev | Beginner Tutorial
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๐ Learn how to set up a Node.js project from scratch in just minutes!
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you'll learn the essential npm commands every developer needs:
๐ฆ What You'll Learn:
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npm init -y โ Initialize a new project & create package.json
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npm install express โ Add dependencies to your project
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Create index.js โ Build a simple Express server
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npm run dev โ Start your development server
โฑ๏ธ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - npm init -y (Initialize Project)
0:41 - npm install express (Install Dependencies)
1:00 - Create index.js (Express Server)
1:24 - Project Structure & npm run dev
1:44 - Outro
๐ก What is npm?
npm (Node Package Manager) is the world's largest software registry. It helps you install, share, and manage packages for your Node.js projects.
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2:00
Published
December 19, 2025
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March 15, 2026