How to Install NodeJS and NPM on Debian 11 'npm install node'

As of this writing, NodeJS 17.x is the latest stable version, which is relatively recent compared to the version in the Debian 11 repository (12.x). This version provides software that may not be available in the official Debian 11 repositories. To add the PPA repository to your system, use the following command: . A PPA (Personal Package Archive) is an alternative repository for software packages.

Alternatively, you can install the latest version of NodeJS using the PPA maintained by NodeSource, a company that builds and maintains various packages for different Linux distributions. To verify that NodeJS and NPM are installed properly, run the following commands: .

If you prefer to use the official Debian 11 repositories, you can install NodeJS and NPM on your Debian 11 system using the command below: . However, please note that the version of NodeJS provided may not be the latest, and there is no guarantee that it will continue to be updated.

The Debian 11 'Bullseye' repo contains a pre-built NodeJS package, which provides an easy way to get NodeJS up and running without any fuss. With NPM (Node Package Manager), you have access to over 600,000 packages of reusable code that can help you build amazing things with Node.js.

Node.js is the foundation for creating fast, scalable network applications. Node.js applications are written in JavaScript and run on macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. It uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight and efficient. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.

Node.js & NPM are now available on Debian 11 Bullseye.

Npm install node