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Configure Language Nodejs
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows examples and terminology (such as IISNode, web.config, and PowerShell) are often presented first or exclusively, while Linux equivalents are sometimes less detailed or appear later. Some troubleshooting and configuration sections focus on Windows-specific tools or patterns (e.g., web.config, IISNode) without always providing Linux alternatives or parity in explanation. The Application Insights instrumentation section references PowerShell for automation but does not mention Bash or Linux CLI alternatives.
Recommendations
- Ensure that for every Windows-specific example (such as web.config, IISNode, or PowerShell instructions), a Linux equivalent (e.g., nginx config, PM2, Bash/CLI instructions) is provided with equal prominence and detail.
- Alternate the order of Windows and Linux pivots or present both platforms side-by-side to avoid the perception of Windows-first bias.
- Where PowerShell is mentioned for automation (e.g., enabling Application Insights), provide Bash or Azure CLI examples for Linux users.
- Expand troubleshooting sections to include Linux-specific issues and solutions, not just Windows (e.g., what to do if the app fails to start due to missing startup commands or permissions in Linux containers).
- When referencing tools like IISNode or web.config, clarify that these are Windows-only and provide explicit Linux alternatives (such as PM2 configuration or startup command guidance).
- Review all sections for parity in depth and clarity between Windows and Linux instructions, especially in advanced configuration and debugging scenarios.
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::: zone-end ## Set Node.js version ::: zone pivot="platform-windows" To set your app to a [supported Node.js version](#show-nodejs-version), run the following command in the [Cloud Shell](https://shell.azure.com) to set `WEBSITE_NODE_DEFAULT_VERSION` to a supported version: