How to Install or Upgrade to Node.js v7 on the Raspberry Pi
It’s here! The Node.js Foundation has released version 7 of Node.js, an open-source, cross platform JavaScript runtime environment. Node.js provides an event-driven architecture capable of asynchronous I/O and allows us to build a gamut of software from highly scalable networked applications to CLI (Command-line Interface) applications. It’s a great fit for building IoT systems, and there’s never been a better time to get in the Node game with the Raspberry Pi! Our friends at NodeSource host a package repository that makes installing and maintaining Node on the Raspberry Pi easy. Keep reading to learn how to get started.