Running Scripts

Lesson in the Node.js Roadmap · Stage 5: Async Programming

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Running Scripts?

In Node.js, npm scripts are used for the purpose of initiating a server, starting the build of a project, and also for running the tests. We can define this scripts in the package.json file of the folder. Also, we can split the huge scripts into many smaller parts if it is needed.

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Running Scripts: common questions

Can I learn Running Scripts in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Running Scripts in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Running Scripts tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 26 of 113 in the free Node.js roadmap, in stage 5, Async Programming. If you are new to Node.js, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.