To set up your environment for developing on Node.js:
Install the latest release of Node.js.
See Node.js Runtime Environment for a list of the supported versions.
Install and initialize the Cloud SDK. If you already have the Cloud SDK installed and initialized, run the
gcloud components update
command to update to the latest release.The Cloud SDK provides you the
gcloud
command-line tooling for deploying and managing your apps.By downloading, you agree to be bound by the Terms that govern use of the Cloud SDK for App Engine.
Installing optional tools
For access to code, samples, libraries, and tools in GitHub, install Git:
The npm package manager is usually installed alongside Node.js, but you also have the option to install the Yarn package manager as an alternative.
To easily manage your Node.js and npm installations, install Node Version Manager (nvm):
If you use Windows, see nvm-windows.
Install your preferred tooling or framework, for example you can use the Express.js framework.