Installing Node on a new Linux machine can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need a specific version or need to switch between different versions for different projects. The process of switching between versions can be a hassle and a nightmare. But there's good news! NVM (Node Version Manager) is a lifesaver for this problem. NVM makes it easy to install and switch between different versions of Node.js with just a few simple commands. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to easy Node version management with NVM on Linux.

Run Any one of these command

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

# or

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.1/install.sh | bash

These commands will clone the nvm repository to a ~/.nvm directory on your device, and attempts to add the source lines from the snippet below to the correct profile file ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc ~/.profile or ~/.bashrc

If it's failed to register then you need to manually input this snippet at the end the /.bashrc or /.zshrc if you use zsh

export NVM_DIR="$([ -z "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME-}" ] && printf %s "${HOME}/.nvm" || printf %s "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME}/nvm")"
[ -s "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" ] && \. "$NVM_DIR/nvm.sh" # This loads nvm

Now restart the terminal or run source ~/.bashrc

To verify if nvm is succesfully installed or not run nvm -v

In conclusion, NVM (Node Version Manager) makes managing Node.js versions on your Windows, Linux, or Mac device a breeze. With NVM, you can easily install, uninstall, and switch between different Node versions. To install the latest version of Node, simply run

nvm install latest

To install a specific version such as X.Y.Z, use the command

nvm install 16.18.1 

You can also set a specific version as the default by running

nvm alias default vX.Y.Z

When you need to use a specific version on a project, simply run

nvm use vA.B.C

NVM is a valuable tool for managing multiple Node.js versions across different projects that require different versions.

Learn More about commands here https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm#usage