microsoft / microsoft/nodejstools

Add an option to install Node.js

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Description

If Node.js is not installed, please add an option to install it from the Visual Studio Installer. Similar to what you did with Python.

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Research direction

Compare the existing Python installation option in the Visual Studio Installer and trace how it is exposed when Python is missing. Add the corresponding Node.js option, with completion demonstrated by the installer offering Node.js when it is not installed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, nodejs
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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