Whether you’re joining an existing codebase or starting your first side project, here are 4 tools I’ve found essential for JavaScript setup.

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A beginner-friendly guide covering four essential tools for JavaScript development: package managers (Homebrew/WinGet) for installing software, Node.js and NPM for managing JavaScript dependencies, Nodemon for automatic server restarts during development, and Jest for testing. Includes installation instructions and common commands for each tool, helping developers establish a solid foundation before writing code.

So You Want to Code in JavaScript: A Setup Survival Kit

1. A Package Manager (Homebrew or WinGet)

2. Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager)