Learn the fundamentals of npm (Node Package Manager) in this 16-minute video tutorial. Discover how to install npm, navigate the command line, and use essential npm commands. Explore package installation, differentiate between dependencies and devDependencies, and understand when to use the --save-dev flag. Gain insights into version control with npm, learn to run scripts, and understand the difference between npm and npx. Perfect for beginners looking to grasp the basics of npm and enhance their web development workflow.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- How to install npm
- The basics of navigating the command line
- Using npm
- npm install
- Adding new packages
- dependencies vs. devDependencies
- Flags
- How to know when to use --save-dev
- npm and version control
- Running scripts
- npm vs npx
Taught by
Kevin Powell
