install nodemon

To install nodemon in Node.js, follow these steps:

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Navigate to your project directory using the 'cd' command.
  3. Run the following command to install nodemon globally: npm install -g nodemon This command will install nodemon as a global package, allowing you to use it in any Node.js project.
  4. Wait for the installation process to complete. You will see progress indicators in your terminal.
  5. Once the installation is finished, you can start using nodemon in your Node.js projects.
  6. To run a Node.js file with nodemon, use the following command: nodemon filename.js Replace 'filename.js' with the actual name of your Node.js file.
  7. Nodemon will monitor changes in your file and automatically restart the server whenever you save any modifications.
  8. You can now make changes to your Node.js file and see the results without manually restarting the server.

That's it! You have successfully installed and used nodemon in your Node.js project.