Can you run JavaScript without node JS?

TLDR; Node. js has become so integral in the building and executing of (javascript based) web applications that it is not very difficult, if not impossible, to continue development without Node. js.

Do you need node modules?

If you’re only using node. js to build static files, but serve them using another web-server (i.e. nginx ), then you don’t need node_modules on your production server. It’s a common practice for such projects to build everything (html, styles, js, minimized pictures, etc.)

Can you use node modules in JavaScript?

Node. js is a serverside application where you run javascript on the server. What you want to do is use the require function on the client. Your best bet is to just write the require method yourself or use any of the other implementations that use a different syntax like requireJS.

Can I use JavaScript alone?

JavaScript is use alone without HTML to make applications. Never heard of Node JS or Windows Scripting Host? Answer is Yes. Also primary function of vanilla JS was to manipulate DOM elements, so you would need HTML.

Why we use require in node JS?

In NodeJS, require() is a built-in function to include external modules that exist in separate files. require() statement basically reads a JavaScript file, executes it, and then proceeds to return the export object.

Can I delete node modules?

Deleting specific packages from node_modules folder Or you can also remove the package name manually from package. The npm install command will check your node_modules folder and remove packages that are not listed as a dependency in package.

How do I run a JavaScript file without node?

1 Answer

1. Add the shbang line to your script.
2. If on unix do the chmod +x thing.
3. Turn your script into an npm project (if not already an npm project) by putting it into its own folder then running npm init inside that folder (this will create a package.json file)