From 41652b1456f534e95abce07d4221b00ca251b14d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AJ ONeal Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:24:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] update with installer details --- node/README.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/node/README.md b/node/README.md index 7a8e6d0..c5a6835 100644 --- a/node/README.md +++ b/node/README.md @@ -5,6 +5,16 @@ tagline: | Node.js® is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. description: | Node is great for simple, snappy HTTP(S) servers, and for stitching APIs together with minimal fuss or muss. + + Installing node via webi will: + + - pick a compatible version from the [Node Releases API](https://nodejs.org/dist/index.tab) + - download and unpack to `$HOME/.local/opt/node/` + - update your `PATH` in `$HOME/.config/envman/PATH.env` + - run `npm config set scripts-prepend-node-path=true` + - (prevents conflicts with other installed node versions) + - absolutely leave system file permisions alone + - (no dreaded `sudo npm` permission errors) --- Hello World -- 2.25.1