What is nodemon and why use it for Node.js?
A tool that restarts your Node.js server automatically when you save a file. Without it, you manually stop and restart after every change. Install it globally and run nodemon instead of node for development.
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Install Node.js LTS, VS Code with Prettier and ESLint extensions, Git, get comfortable with the terminal, and install nodemon for automatic server restarts during development. This is the minimal practical setup.
The LTS version. LTS is the stable, production-ready version with long-term support. Do not use the latest version unless you need a specific feature, since LTS is more stable and compatible.
Prettier for formatting, ESLint for catching errors, and a Node.js snippet extension. These three cover the essentials and prevent common mistakes, which saves time during development.
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