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NPM

NPM is the default package manager for Node.js projects.

What Is NPM​

NPM installs JavaScript packages, runs project scripts, and records dependencies in package.json.

It is commonly used for frontend, backend, tooling, and documentation projects.

How To Use NPM​

Install packages with npm install, run scripts with npm run, and keep dependency versions in package-lock.json.

Basic Example​

npm install
npm run build
npm run typecheck

Common Concepts​

  • package.json defines dependencies and scripts.
  • node_modules stores installed packages.
  • package-lock.json locks exact versions.
  • Scripts standardize project commands.

What To Learn Next​

Learn semantic versioning, dependency updates, workspaces, publishing packages, and security audits.