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The replaces the NextJS site powering FreeSewing.dev with a Docusaurus setup. It's part of my efforts to simplify FreeSewing's setup so we can focus on our core value proposition.
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title: Installing nvm
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order: 10
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---
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FreeSewing is built with [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/), a JavaScript runtime.
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You'll need to install Node.js on your system, and to do so, we'll
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use [`nvm`](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm), short for _Node Version Manager_.
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Using `nvm` has a number of benefits in comparison with installing Node.js directly from
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the Node.js website, or from a package provided by your Linux distribution:
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- You can easily switch between different Node.js versions
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- Everything gets installed in your home folder, avoiding permission problems
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To setup `nvm`, [follow the install instructions in the nvm
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README](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm#installing-and-updating).
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After installation is completed, try running the following command:
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```bash
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nvm
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```
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If all goes well, it should show you the `nvm` help.
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:::tip
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If you get `nvm: command not found` or something similar, close the current terminal
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window, and open a new one. Now `nvm` should be found.
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:::
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