Fullstack Food Delivery Web Dev – Setting Up Node & Yarn (Project Init, Dev Setup, Dependencies)

🔥 In Part 1 of the Fullstack Food Delivery Web Development Training, we begin by setting up the development environment with Node.js and Yarn. This foundational step ensures smooth package management and a consistent project structure as we move through the series.

📌 What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ Installing Node.js and verifying setup
✅ Installing Yarn and understanding its benefits over npm
✅ Initializing the project with yarn init
✅ Setting up folder structure for frontend and backend
✅ Creating and organizing base config files (e.g., .gitignore, README.md)
✅ Installing essential dev dependencies
✅ Tips for keeping packages clean and versioned

💡 Why This Setup Matters:
▶️ Node.js powers the backend and tooling ecosystem
▶️ Yarn speeds up installs and improves dependency resolution
▶️ A clean, organized setup saves time and confusion later
▶️ Prepares your project for scalability and team collaboration