Do I need Git before learning Node.js?
Not strictly, but you should. Version control is essential for real development. Start the habit early so you build a portfolio on GitHub as you learn.
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It will be painful. Node.js is JavaScript on the server, so every concept assumes you understand JavaScript fundamentals. Strengthen JS first.
Yes, the basics. Know what HTTP is, how requests and responses work, and what status codes mean. Node.js runs a web server, so HTTP basics are essential from day one.
No. React is a frontend library. Node.js is backend. They are independent. Learn Node.js on its own, and use it with React later if you want full-stack.
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