# NODE.JS

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## Questions

### An Introduction to Node.js on sitepoint.com

What is node.js?- Node.js® is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.

In your own words, what is Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine?- It takes our JS and makes it into executable code for our computer

What does it mean that node is a JavaScript runtime?- it means its where our program will be executed

What is npm?-  a package manager that comes bundled with Node.

What version of node are you running on your machine?- v18.11.0

What version of npm are you running on your machine?- 8.19.2

What command would you type to install a library/package called ‘jshint’?- npm install jshint

What is node used for?- running (via Node) various build tools — designed to automate the process of developing a modern JavaScript application.

### 6 Reasons for Pair Programming

What are the 6 reasons for pair programming?- Greater efficiency, Engaged collaboration, Learning from fellow students, Social skills, Job interview readiness, Work environment readiness

In your experience, which of these reasons have you found most beneficial?- Learning from fellow students has definitely been the most helpful for me, learning new ways or slightly different ways to do things has been extremely helpful.

How does pair programming work?- One person drives, actually doing the typing, and the other navigates, providing input and helping guide the driver as they code.