Node.js · Junior · Question 7 of 75

What is the Node.js REPL?

1A package registry
2A tool that bundles code for the browser
✓Correct answer: An interactive shell where you type JavaScript and see the result immediately

Explanation

REPL stands for Read-Eval-Print Loop. Start it with node. It supports commands such as .help and .exit, and _ holds the last result.

Further reading

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