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Class 7 Notes

What is node.js?

Node.js us a Javascript run time. Basically it uses a Google engine to run Javascript.

In your own words, what is Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine?

Its basically a server than runs various forms of Chrome and Chrome extensions.

What does it mean that node is a JavaScript runtime?

It means you can use JavaScript to put togther a fill program from web browser to servers. It gives you all the tools to create a comprehensive application.

What is npm?

A Package manager

What version of node are you running on your machine?

v20.3.1

What version of npm are you running on your machine?

9.8.1

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

npm install -g jshint

What is node used for?

Bundling JS files, running tests, checking for errors

What are the 6 reasons for pair programming?

Efficiency, Collaboration, Learning from others, developing social skills, preparing for job interviews, work environment readiness

In your experience, which of these reasons have you found most beneficial?

I think I’ve learned from others the most. just seeing how someone else goes about the material sometimes just makes everything click as far as my own learning.

How does pair programming work?

You have a driver and a navigator. The navigator says what one person should do while the driver actually does the tasks.

Things I want to know more about

I would like to understand the V8 engine a bit more and what that all entails.