Node.js

1. System specification

Operation system

• Linux, macOS, Window, SmartOS, FreeBSD, IBM AIX

2. Explanation

The reason for using this version in the current guide document

• At the time of writing, AWS Lambda Runtime support Node.js version 20, 18, 16.
• Because version 16 will be end in12nd of June, 2024, 18 version is upgraded
• During upgrade process, AWS announced to support 20 version, so only 18 version is supported at the present.
  
  • Check policy of Node.js in Node.js - Release Schedule
    
  • Check runtime supporting AWS Lambda in Lambda runtime

3. Installation

1. After accessing Node.js - Previous Releases, can download version 18.

2. You can get file compatible with your own operation system in file Previous release

※ Guide document is written with standard based on window operation system

3. Click on downloaded file and install. If an image as bellow appears, click on Next and proceed installation.

4. Check popup information and click on checkbox to agree, then click on Next.

※ Guide document is written with standard based on window operation system

5. Install with desired installation path or install with default. After installing path, click on Next(※ Guide document proceed with default setting)

6. Installation items are displayed. Depending on setting, can sellect local hard drive, install as needed or not install. After select an option or just set default, click on Next.

※ Guide document is written with standard based on window operation system

7. The screen install tool necessary to connect with Python or Visual Build Tools. Check in checkbox or not check in it. If finish installation, click on Next to continue.

※ Guide document is written with standard based on window operation system

8. Click on Install to proceed installation of Node.js with previous configured options.

9. If installation is finished, click on Finish to close the window.

10. To verify that Node.js and npm have been installed correctly, proceed the Command Prompt (CMD).

11. Input node-v to check the version of Node installed currently.

※ Guide document is written with standard based on window operation system