Steps to Upgrade Node.js

Using Node Version Manager (NVM) on macOS/Linux

• Install NVM by running the command:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

• Restart your terminal or run:

export NVM_DIR="$HOME/.nvm"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh"

• Verify the installation by typing:

nvm --version

• Install the latest Node.js version:

nvm install node

• Use the installed version:

nvm use node

• Verify the Node.js version:

node -v

Using Node.js Installer (Windows/macOS)

• Visit the Node.js official website and download the latest installer for your operating system.

• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

• After installation, verify the Node.js version:

node -v

Using n Package on Linux/macOS

• Install n globally:

npm install -g n

• Upgrade to the latest version of Node.js:

sudo n latest

• Verify the Node.js version:

node -v

Using Homebrew on macOS

• Update Homebrew:

brew update

• Upgrade Node.js:

brew upgrade node

• Verify the Node.js version:

node -v

Using Chocolatey on Windows

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

• Upgrade Node.js using Chocolatey:

choco upgrade nodejs

• Verify the Node.js version:

node -v

Additional Steps

• Update npm to the latest version:

npm install -g npm@latest

• Verify npm version:

npm -v

These methods ensure you have the latest Node.js version installed.