NODE.JS

1. What is node.js?

Node.js® is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
Node.js is an event-based, non-blocking, asynchronous I/O runtime that uses Google’s V8 JavaScript engine and libuv library.

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

Is the open-source JavaScript engine that runs in Google Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers

3. What does it mean that node is a JavaScript runtime?

Is a program we can use to execute JavaScript on our computers. In other words, it’s a JavaScript runtime.

4. What is npm?

Node Package Manager, the world’s largest software registry.
There are over 1,000,000 packages of JavaScript code available to download

5. What version of node are you running on your machine?

v14.17.3

6. What version of npm are you running on your machine?

6.14.13

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

npm install -g jshint will install it globally

8. What is node used for?

It can be used for anything from bundling your JavaScript files
Dependencies into static assets.
Automatic code linting and style checking

6 Reasons for Pair Programming

1. What are the 6 reasons for pair programming?

Social skills
Greater efficiency
Engaged collaboration
Job interview readiness
Work environment readiness
Learning from fellow students

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

Learning from fellow students
Social skills

3. How does pair programming work?

Pair programming commonly involves two roles: the Driver and the Navigator. The Driver is the programmer who is typing and the only one whose hands are on the keyboard.
The Navigator uses their words to guide the Driver but does not provide any direct input to the computer. The Navigator thinks about the big picture, what will come next