How to run JavaScript code in VSCode's terminal? [duplicate]

Question

I want to test small snippets of JavaScript code in VSCode's terminal before inserting them in my project. I want something similar to Chrome's Devtools console.

Answer 1

Install node and npm from https://nodejs.org/en/download/

After installation in VSCode under terminal tab run node Paste your snippet to run your javascript code or use node filepath/filename.js to see result.