Installing Multiple Node.js Versions on Windows

Are you a developer who frequently works on Node.js projects and needs to switch between different Node.js versions? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process of installing multiple Node.js versions on a Windows system. We'll be using a handy tool called "nvm-windows" (Node Version Manager for Windows) to make your life easier.

Steps to install multiple Node.js versions on Windows

1. Installing nvm-windows
2. Opening a New Command Prompt
3. Installing Node.js Versions
4. Switching Between Node.js Versions
5. Setting a Default Node.js Version
6. List Installed Node.js Versions

1. Installing nvm-windows

• Head over to the nvm-windows GitHub repository.
• Download the latest installer for nvm-windows.
• Run the installer to set up nvm on your Windows machine.

2. Opening a New Command Prompt

After installing nvm-windows, open a fresh Command Prompt or PowerShell window. This is where you'll use nvm commands.

3. Installing Node.js Versions

To install a specific Node.js version, use the nvm install command. For instance, to install Node.js 14, run:

  nvm install 14

You can install multiple versions by repeating the command with different version numbers.

4. Switching Between Node.js Versions

Use the nvm use command to switch between the installed Node.js versions. If you want to use Node.js 14, run:

  nvm use 14

5. Setting a Default Node.js Version

If you have a preferred Node.js version, you can set it as the default using the nvm alias command. For example, to make Node.js 14 your default version:

  nvm alias default 14

6. List Installed Node.js Versions

You can use the nvm list command to see the Node.js versions you have installed:

nvm list

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now learned how to manage multiple Node.js versions on your Windows system effortlessly using nvm-windows. Whether you're working on various projects or testing your code with different Node.js versions, this tool will make your life as a developer much smoother.

Remember, you can always check your installed Node.js versions with nvm list. Happy coding, and may your code be as beautiful as your ambitions!

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