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JavaScript Development Environment

April 5, 2026

JavaScript Development Setup

Configure browser, editor, and tools for JavaScript development.

Setup Steps

1. Install VS Code / WebStorm
2. Chrome / Firefox Developer Tools (F12)
3. Node.js for server-side JS
4. Live Server extension for auto-reload
5. Create index.html with <script> tag

Key Points

  • Browser DevTools: Console, Elements, Sources tabs.
  • Node.js: node --version, npm --version.
  • Live reload for instant preview.
  • Extensions: Prettier, ESLint for code quality.