install socket.io

To install socket.io in Node.js, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory where your Node.js project is located.
3. Run the command npm install socket.io to install the socket.io package from the npm registry.
4. Wait for the installation process to complete. The terminal will display progress messages and indicate when the installation is finished.
5. Once installation is complete, you can start using socket.io in your Node.js project by requiring it in your code.

That's it! You have successfully installed socket.io in your Node.js project.