Set Up Node.js + VS Code the Right Way on Windows - Express Series Ep. 2
🔧 Want a clean, modern, and repeatable backend dev setup on Windows?
Skip the messy downloads — in this video, I’ll show you how to set up your entire Node.js + Express.js development environment using Chocolatey, NVM for Windows, MongoDB, Postman, VS Code, and more!
Resources:
📘 Read the blog → https://dev.to/bello/setting-up-your-...
📁 Grab the resources → https://arc.net/folder/2ED7F206-2BA4-...
📂 Complete Episode: • Express.js Crash Course Series for Modern ...
🔗 All-in-one link → https://bio.link/bello
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📦 In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:
Install and configure Chocolatey for system-wide package management
Set up NVM for Windows to manage multiple Node.js versions easily
Install essential backend tools like MongoDB CLI, Compass, and Postman
Create a packages.config file to automate future setups
Install key VS Code extensions for JavaScript, Markdown, and MongoDB
Avoid conflicts by removing global Node and switching to NVM
⚙️ Tools Covered:
choco, nvm, node, git, mongodb, postman, vscode, bun, arc, warp terminal, and more.
💻 Ideal for:
Beginner to intermediate developers looking for a scalable backend setup on Windows 10/11.
📁 Code + Config File:
Grab the packages.config and commands here → https://github.com/techstackspace/exp...
⏱️ Timestamps & Description
00:00 – Introduction
00:05 – Two Installation Approaches (Manual vs Chocolatey)
00:45 – Manual VS Code Install Demo
01:18 – Introducing Chocolatey
02:03 – Run PowerShell as Admin
02:44 – Resolve Execution Policy
03:38 – Verify Chocolatey Installation
04:01 – Install Git via Chocolatey
05:12 – Verify Git Installation
05:50 – Install VS Code via Chocolatey
07:37 – Verify VS Code Install
08:30 – Install NVM via Chocolatey
09:26 – Automate Setup with Config File
10:52 – Create Config File
12:03 – Bulk Install from Config
13:15 – Explore Choco GUI
14:06 – Fix Wrong Package
15:39 – Verify NVM
16:02 – Install Node via NVM
17:00 – System vs NVM Node
18:18 – Verify Node & npm
19:00 – `nvm use system` Fallback
🎬 This is Episode 2 of my Express.js Series, where we’ll build clean, secure APIs from scratch using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
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