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Installing Node.js: Missing how to actually install nvm #26456

Closed Zalamit13 closed 12 months ago

Zalamit13 commented 12 months ago

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After the introduction, the lesson starts with two options for linux and macos, and then it directly goes to "Now that we have nvm installed, we can install Node." and starts by the installation guide for Node, assuming that it already stated how to install nvm. I had to look up in other sites on how to install nvm BEFORE continuing the lesson. I hope this gets fixed

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Foundations

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https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/foundations-installing-node-js

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The first lessons of HTML and CSS were amazing, to say the least, i understood so many things that i have glossed over before while studying HTML/CSS in college. However, it was a bit rough with JS. I know it is a broad programming language and much more complicated (to teach and to learn) than HTML/CSS, but i would've loved it to be directly on the ODIN website instead of linking a bunch of articles here and there, in multiple lessons.

vrun1208 commented 12 months ago

Hi @Zalamit13, Actually the options linux and macos are dropdowns and inside them you can find all the steps.

Zalamit13 commented 12 months ago

Hi @vrun1208, i have Windows. I found out that nvm doesn't have support on Windows though.

vrun1208 commented 12 months ago

Yes, You're right! @Zalamit13 And for windows users no reference is given which makes it hard to understand. Okay now I got the issue!

ManonLef commented 12 months ago

We don't support Windows and hence there are (and also will not be) any instructions for it. Glad you enjoyed the chapters! For making sure you can follow along with the instructions, I do recommend looking at getting a supported OS setup. A VM is the easiest and less intrusive one to start with.

Zalamit13 commented 12 months ago

@ManonLef That's unfortunate, maybe a small statement about the supported OS(s) would've been helpful, to avoid any confusion.

ManonLef commented 12 months ago

@Zalamit13 The supported OSes have a full chapter dedicated to them already.

Zalamit13 commented 12 months ago

Ah ok thanks @ManonLef, my bad.