Install Node.js tooling
After the base Linux runtime is ready, install Node.js + Next.js from Toolchain Setup.
Install Node.js, npm and npx for Next.js and React Native development in VauCode.
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After the base Linux runtime is ready, install Node.js + Next.js from Toolchain Setup.
The ready state covers Node.js and the npm/npx tools used by Next.js project creation and React Native workflows.
Once ready, use the VauCode Next.js command family for status, create, dev, build and start.
vaucode next statusCheck Node/Next readiness.
vaucode next create <project-name>Create a Next.js project.
vaucode next devStart development mode.
vaucode next buildCreate a production build.
vaucode next startStart the built Next.js app.
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Next.js Development
Create, run, preview and build Next.js projects with VauCode's local Node.js workflow.
React Native Development
Create React Native projects, run Metro, build Android APKs and install/launch them with VauCode's Android toolchain.
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