Goals

• Set up your development environment and install necessary software
• Write your first "Hello World" program

Tasks

1. Install Node.js and npm

• Download and install Node.js from the official website https://nodejs.org
• Verify the installation by running `node -v` and `npm -v` in your terminal to check the versions.

2. Install a Code Editor

• Download and install a code editor if you don't have one.
  We recommend: Visual Studio Code

3. Set Up the Project Directory

• Create a new directory for your project
• Open your terminal and navigate to the project directory

4. Initialize a Node.js Project

• Run `npm init -y` in your terminal to create a `package.json` file with default settings.

5. Write Your First JavaScript Program

• Create a file named `index.js` in your project directory and write a simple program that outputs "Hello World!" in your console