Set Up the Project

When starting a new project in Node.js, the first step consists in properly setting up the project's directory using industry-standard tools, such as:

1. Git to enable version control and collaboration.
2. npm to create the project's manifest.
3. Eslint to enforce consistent coding practices.

Creating a Git repository

As defined per the Twelve-Factor App methodology, the code of an application should always be tracked in a version control system, such as Git, as it allows developers to keep a record of the changes made to the application, so that they can revert to specific versions should they ever need to.

Creating a repository on GitHub

To create a new repository on GitHub, you need to.

1. Logging in to your Github account or signing up if you don't have one yet.

   

2. Click on the "New" button to create a new repository.