Reinstalling Node.js

Step 1: Install Homebrew. Homebrew simplifies software installation and management on Mac. To install Homebrew, execute the following command in the terminal. The below command installs Homebrew on your system.

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

Step 2: After entering the password execution starts.

Step 3: To install Node.js using Homebrew, ensure Homebrew is installed and then use the following command in the terminal:

brew install node

Step 4: Verify Installation. To ensure Node.js and npm are correctly installed, enter the following commands in the terminal. These commands display the installed versions of Node.js and npm, respectively. If you see version numbers, it means that Node.js and npm are installed correctly on your system.

node -v
npm -v

Node.js is a widely adopted and robust platform that allows software engineers to create high-performance and scalable web applications with ease. However, there might be instances where you need to perform a complete uninstallation of Node.js from your Mac OS X system and start anew. This necessity could arise due to various factors, such as outdated versions, conflicts with other software programs, or simply the desire for a fresh start.