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n: Execute a file with a given version.
$ n use ${version} ${file-js}
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The command "n use ${version} ${file-js}" is not a standard Unix command, but it appears to be a command that uses the "n" package manager/tool for managing Node.js versions.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "n" is the name of the package manager/tool that is being used.
  • "use" is a command or subcommand of the "n" tool that instructs it to use a specific version of Node.js.
  • "${version}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual version number of Node.js you want to use. For example, "${version}" could be something like "10.15.3" which represents Node.js version 10.15.3.
  • "${file-js}" is another placeholder that should be replaced with the path or name of a JavaScript file that you want to execute using the specified version of Node.js. For example, "${file-js}" could be something like "app.js" which represents a file named "app.js" in the current working directory.

The command instructs the "n" tool to use a specific version of Node.js and then execute a JavaScript file with that version.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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