how to set up node.js express

[ghost]

Hi, I'm new to Javascript and node.js and would like to ask how do i install node.js express ?
I was given the instruction - npm install express@4.6.1 to run at the command prompt, but I get the message

C:\Users\Administrator\workspace\LearningJavaScript>npm install express@4.6.1
learningjavascript@1.0.0 C:\Users\Administrator\workspace\LearningJavaScript
└── express@4.6.1 invalid

can anyone tell me where i went wrong ?

[bnoordhuis]

Look here, the latest version is 4.13.3. Is there a reason you need to install an older version? The 4.x releases are backwards compatible as far as I understand it.

[ghost]

Thanks Ben. I'll give it a try and see if I could get 4.13.3 working. I'm completely new to nodejs and Javascript related tech. I was just following the steps in a AngularJS, Javascript and jQuery book and the instruction provided was to install version 4.6.1

[rscarlisle]

What's the name of the book? I'd be willing to repeat the install and share my results with you.

[ghost]

The name of the book is AngularJS, JavaScript, and jQuery All in One, Sams Teach Yourself. The ISBN numbers are:
ISBN-10: 0672337428
ISBN-13: 978-0672337420

[Knighton910]

Hey, what's up @20T40, did @bnoordhuis & @rscarlisle did their advice help? If not let me know and i'll try to help you further, If so we should close this issue. ( Pocket 🎱 )

[ghost]

Hi Kelvin,

The advice provided didn't solve the issue for me. Anyway, you can close the issue as I've decided to use Visual Studio for my development.

[Knighton910]

Are you sure, I can try to help you better. Let me know.

[ghost]

Hi Kelvin,
Yes, I'm sure. Using visual studio and IIS Express is much easier.
RegardsAshley

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