Setting up the environment
One of the pros of the JavaScript language compared to other languages is that you do not need to install or configure a complicated environment to get started with it. To follow the examples in this book, you will need to download Node.js from https://nodejs.org so we can execute the source code. On the download page, you will find detailed steps to download and install Node.js in your operating system.
As a rule of thumb, always download the LTS (Long Term Support) version, which is often used by enterprise companies.
While JavaScript can run in both browsers and Node.js, the latter provides a more streamlined and focused environment for studying data structures and algorithms. Node.js eliminates browser-specific complexities, offers powerful debugging tools, and facilitates a more direct approach to learning these core concepts.
The source code for this book is also available in TypeScript, which offers enhanced type safety and structure. To run TypeScript...
