nvm for Windows VS n

Download the latest NVM for Windows installer from the official GitHub repository — NVM Windows releases

For Windows users, use nvm-windows. After running the Windows installer, use the following commands to install and switch the Node.js version. Those commands are the same as in the Linux environment:

Download the nvm-setup.exe from https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/releases and run the installer.

Windows: Follow instructions on the nvm-windows GitHub repository

On Windows: Download the nvm-windows installer from GitHub, run the installer, and follow the instructions.

I installed nvm with the installer (v1.2.1). I tried a simple nvm use 20.18.1 (or whatever version you were targeting) and was met with a frustrating error.

After creating a folder with full control access then download the latest nvm-noinstall.zip file from this link After downloading done extract zip file and name the folder “nvm” and paste that folder or dir into the folder which you have create from Step 1

The WSL Discovery: My research led me to the conclusion that I should run Ruby on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), since it offers a much better development environment and access to the powerful Ruby Version Manager (RVM), which would allow me to work on projects that use different versions of Ruby. To me, installing RVM was a very similar feeling, since I use nvm-windows to allow me to switch between different node versions.

To easily manage multiple versions of Node.js on Linux, we can use an npm package called n.

n: Which is a long-standing, simple alternative primarily for macOS and Linux. (GitHub - tj/n)

I created the project in a WSL Ubuntu running on Windows 11. You can do this on Windows too, but in Linux I have been more productive, mainly because to switch between node versions I have been using "n" (I think it's better than nvm).

In the past I've used nvm, n, volta, corepack, nodeenv. While they all have their own strength, I converged to using proto as the tool of choice.

On OSX, when it comes to managing version of things in NodeJS world, there are many options nvm, n, nodenv, volta, homebrewfor NodeJS management and other heap for package manager versions.

N is another Node.js management tool designed to handle different versions of Node.js on your machine. The main advantage of using N over NVM is that global npm packages are unaffected when switching between different Node versions.

use n or nvm to manage installed node/npm versions.

I have node installed, via n

1 - n is a tool that allows you to easily switch between different versions of Node.js. Follow the official guide in case this does not work for you due to an update or need a command not highlighted below. Here's how you can use n to switch between Node.js versions:

Listing people's recommendations with links below. I'm glad I asked this question. I received a lot of good recommendations. Thanks All! * nvm (https://nvm.sh) - Simple to use and easy to follow instructions with more in-depth configuration for those that need it. Some experienced a slightly slower terminal. Supports nodjs, iojs, and node version per project/directory. * fnm (https://github.com/Schniz/fnm) - Built with speed in mind. It is like nvm, but faster. Also supports node version per project/directory. * Volta (https://volta.sh/) - Looks easy to use and has good documentation. * asdf (https://asdf-vm.com/) - Supports multiple runtimes and tools by adding plugins. Admittedly, is a bit confusing and more than I need right now (Node, Rust, Python, Ruby, etc.) * Homebrew (https://brew.sh/) - Not a version manager but can act like one by installing nvm, fnm, asdf, or others. Some additional configuration may be needed. * Proto (https://moonrepo.dev/proto) - Supports Bun, Deno, Node.js (npm, pnpm, yarn), Rust, and Go. Also good documentation. Setup looks a bit complex to me :/. * n (https://github.com/tj/n) - Supports Node and npm per project. Simple and to the point.