Overview
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Learn the fundamentals of NPM (Node Package Manager) in this comprehensive beginner's tutorial. Discover how to add Node Modules to both production and development builds of your Node.js applications. Explore key concepts including package installation, npm init, package.json, dependencies management, NPM scripts, and semantic versioning. Follow along with practical demonstrations on installing packages globally and locally, using packages in your application, and managing your project's dependencies. Gain essential skills for efficient Node.js development and package management through this step-by-step guide.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome and Overview
What is NPM?
Goals for tutorial
How to find the NPM documentation
How to install an NPM package globally
npm init
package.json
Installing a production dependency
Node modules
Using a package in your application
Installing a dev dependency
NPM scripts
Adding another production dependency
Importing a package with an alias
Searching for npm packages
Semantic versioning
How to update dependencies
How to uninstall an NPM package
Taught by
Dave Gray