This code sets up a development environment for NativeScript on a Debian system by installing Node.js, necessary packages, and configuring security settings.

Run example

npm run import -- "use nodejs"

use nodejs

wget -O - https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | bash
apt-get install -y nodejs
nodejs -v

env NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED 0
npm install -g live-server babel-cli concurrently node-gyp nativescript@latest

#!/bin/bash

# Set up Node.js 8.x repository
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | bash -l

# Install Node.js and necessary dependencies
apt-get update
apt-get install -y nodejs

# Check Node.js version
nodejs -v

# Set environment variable NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED to 0
export NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0

# Install global packages with npm
export NPM_CONFIG_PRODUCTION=false
npm install -g \
    live-server \
    babel-cli \
    concurrently \
    node-gyp \
    nativescript@latest

# Note: Consider adding error handling for failed package installations

This code snippet sets up a Node.js development environment for NativeScript on a Debian-based system.

Here's a breakdown:

1. Node.js Installation:

   • wget -O - https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | bash: Downloads and executes the Node.js setup script for version 8.x.
   • apt-get install -y nodejs: Installs Node.js using the package manager apt-get.

2. Node.js Version Check:

   • nodejs -v: Checks and prints the installed Node.js version.

3. Security Configuration:

   • env NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED 0: Temporarily disables certificate verification for HTTPS connections. This is often needed for development purposes but should be avoided in production environments.

4. Package Installation:

   • npm install -g live-server babel-cli concurrently node-gyp nativescript@latest: Installs several packages globally using npm:
     • live-server: A simple local development server.
     • babel-cli: A command-line tool for transpiling JavaScript code.
     • concurrently: A tool for running multiple commands concurrently.
     • node-gyp: A tool for building native Node.js modules.
     • nativescript@latest: The latest version of the NativeScript CLI.

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