Node.js npm

npm, the Node Package Manager, is the default package manager for Node.js, used to install, share, and manage project dependencies.

Installing Packages

Developers use npm to install both runtime dependencies and development tools, keeping track of versions through the package.json file.

Managing Dependencies

The package.json and lock files ensure consistent dependency versions across different environments and team members.

Running Scripts

npm scripts allow developers to define and run common tasks like starting a server, running tests, or building a project with a single command.