How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04?

To run JavaScript on the server, Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04 is an excellent choice for building fast and scalable applications. in this tutorial you will get to know how to install Node.js and NPM on Ubuntu 24.04 using NodeSource, APT, and NVM 

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Why Install Node.js and npm on Ubuntu 24.04:

There are various important and necessary reasons to install Node.js and NPM on Ubuntu 24.04:

• Important reasons for installation
• Server-side JavaScript Development
• Access to the NPM Ecosystem
• Building a scalable Application
• Unified Development Environment
• Wide range of tools and frameworks
• Community and corporate support

Requirements for installing Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04:

• Ubuntu 24.04 with sudo access
• Basic terminal knowledge.
• Updates system packages (sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade)

Methods to install Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04

Method 1: Install Node.js on Ubuntu using NodeSource repository

Installing Node.js on Ubuntu via the NodeSource repository is a reliable and up-to-date method for installing  Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04
Due to frequent delays in version updates, the default Ubuntu repository may restrict access to new features and security upgrades.

1. Before installing Node.js, ensure you are retrieving the most recent metadata from the sources by updating your package list.
sudo apt update

2. Next, add the NodeSource repository for Node.js 20.x (or change the version number for a different release).
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash –

3. Install Node.js
sudo apt install nodejs -y

4. Verify Installation:
node –version
npm –version

Method 2: Installing Node.js and npm on Ubuntu from the default Repository

1. Update packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Node.js and npm:
sudo apt install nodejs npm -y

3. Check installed versions:
node -v
npm -v

This is the easy way but it can not provide the latest version of Node.js  

Method 3: Install Node.js on Ubuntu with NVM 

1. Install NVM: 
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash

2. Activate NVM:
source ~/.bashrc

3. List available Node.js versions:
nvm ls-remote

4. Install the latest LTS version:
nvm install –lts

How to Uninstall Node.js from Ubuntu 24.04

If you no longer want Node.js on your Ubuntu 24.04, you can completely remove it by using the following commands
sudo apt remove nodejs npm
sudo apt purge nodejs npm

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