# Getting Started with Node-RED

This section provides an overview of Node-RED, a robust visual tool designed for integrating IoT devices and automating workflows without needing extensive programming knowledge.

- [Getting Started with the Node-RED Editor](/docs/node-red/getting-started/editor/): Learn about the powerful features of Node-RED Editor.
- [Node-RED Port (localhost:1880)](/docs/node-red/getting-started/node-red-port/): Learn how to configure Node-RED ports, change default settings, secure your installation, and set up remote access with FlowFuse.
- [How to Update Node-RED](/docs/node-red/getting-started/update-node-red/): Learn how to update Node-RED across different installation methods including npm, Raspberry Pi, Docker, and FlowFuse
- [Node-RED Library – A Curated and Actively Maintained List of Nodes](/docs/node-red/getting-started/library/): Browse the Node-RED Library for community-built nodes and integrations. FlowFuse's curated catalog offers tested, documented, enterprise-ready solutions with professional support for critical deployments.
- [Installing Node-RED on Android](/docs/node-red/getting-started/node-red-android/): Learn how to install and run Node-RED on Android devices using Termux
- [Understanding Node-RED Messages](/docs/node-red/getting-started/node-red-messages/): A comprehensive guide to working with Node-RED messages, ensuring error-free flows and optimized data handling.
- [Strings in Node-RED: Convert String to Number, Split, Concatenate, Trim, and More](/docs/node-red/getting-started/string/): Learn essential string operations in Node-RED including converting between strings and numbers, splitting and concatenating text, parsing JSON, extracting substrings, trimming whitespace, and more. Step-by-step guide with practical examples.
- [Node-RED Programming](/docs/node-red/getting-started/programming/): Master Node-RED programming fundamentals including flows, nodes, messages, conditional logic, and data manipulation. Learn essential concepts for building sophisticated visual programming solutions.
- [Working with Dates and Times in Node-RED](/docs/node-red/getting-started/date-and-time/): Learn how to handle dates and times in Node-RED without coding. Master timestamps, formatting, timezones, calculations, and time-based automation with visual nodes.