Readings: NODE.JS
What is node.js?
- a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
In your own words, what is Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine?
- open-source JavaScript engine that runs in Google Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers
What does it mean that node is a JavaScript runtime?
- what is used to execute Javascript on our computers
What is npm?
- a package manager that comes bundled with node
What version of node are you running on your machine?
What version of npm are you running on your machine?
What command would you type to install a library/package called ‘jshint’?
What is node used for?
- designed to automate the process of developing a modern JavaScript application.
6 Rasons for Pair Programming
What are the 6 reasons for pair programming?
- greater efficiancy, engaged collaboration, learnging from fellow students, social skills, job interview readiness, work eviroment readiness
In your experience, which of these reasons have you found most beneficial?
- learning from other students for sure. Pair programing in the begining stages of these courses have been helpful
How does pair programming work?
- starts with at least two programers, one driver and one navigator. driver is typing and the navigator is explaining to the driver what needs to be typed, being very specific.
Bookmark and Review
Things I want to know more about…
- I’d like a better explaination of node.js and how it works in lecture or video form.