Understanding NPM - Node.js Package Manager

Video description

Understand and practice NPM. Learn how to use NPM in Node.js, how to install NPM packages, how to configure NPM scripts

About This Video

Much better understanding of NPM having gone through the course.
The videos are short and to the point and will help you to quickly grasp each and every concept.

In Detail

In this course the author will explain you what is NPM and how it is used. You will learn how to initialize new project, how to …

Understanding NPM - Node.js Package Manager

Video description

Understand and practice NPM. Learn how to use NPM in Node.js, how to install NPM packages, how to configure NPM scripts

About This Video

Much better understanding of NPM having gone through the course.
The videos are short and to the point and will help you to quickly grasp each and every concept.

In Detail

In this course the author will explain you what is NPM and how it is used. You will learn how to initialize new project, how to install new dependencies and explore their child dependencies. We will also discuss what is Semantic Versioning and what Major, Minor and Patch versions mean. You will also understand what is the purpose of the package-lock.json file.

The author will explain to you what is the purpose of the NPM scripts and how they should be used. We will talk about built-in NPM scripts and a custom script. Also, we will combine several NPM scripts in a one using npm-run-all external package.

You will understand what is executable script and what is the purpose of the .bin folder in the node_modules folder. He will explain to you what is shebang line and how it is used on the Unix-based system and on Windows. Happy learning!

Audience

The course is for JavaScript developers who want to know how to properly use NPM.

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Chapter 1 : Introduction to the NPM

Exploring NPM packages

Package.json and init

Semantic Versioning

Chapter 2 : Installation of the NPM packages

Packages Installation

Install package in the project

CHALLENGE - Install Semver package

CHALLENGE - Install Semver Package – SOLUTION

Install Browserslist - package with own dependencies

Chapter 3 : Dependencies vs Development Dependencies

Dependencies and Development Dependencies

Examine Development Dependencies

Browser App vs Server Package

CHALLENGE - Clock Browser Application

CHALLENGE - Clock Browser Application – SOLUTION

Clock Challenge Summary

Browser App vs Public Package

Chapter 4 : NPM packages versions and package-lock.json file

Exploring Package Information and Versions

Installing Specific Package Version

Why package-lock.json file is needed?

CHALLENGE - Reinstall old package version without lock file

CHALLENGE - Reinstall old package version without lock file – SOLUTION

How lock file is handled

Lock file summary

Chapter 5 : Updating NPM packages

Update NPM packages overview

CHALLENGE - Update project dependencies

CHALLENGE - Update project dependencies – SOLUTION

Chapter 6 : NPM Scripts

Introduction to the NPM scripts

Start NPM script

CHALLENGE - Create prestart script

CHALLENGE - Create prestart script – SOLUTION

Custom NPM scripts

CHALLENGE - Run NPM scripts simultaneously

CHALLENGE - Run NPM scripts simultaneously – SOLUTION

Chapter 7 : Executable scripts in the NPM

NPM .bin Folder with Executable Scripts

Explore .bin Folder on the Mac

Explore .bin Folder on Windows

NPM Scripts Wrap-Up

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