Absolutely, npm (Node Package Manager) is a crucial tool for Node.js developers, and here's a quick cheat sheet to get you started:
Installation:
npm install <package>: Installs a package and adds it to your package.json file.npm i <package> (shorthand): Same as npm install.npm install -g <package>: Installs a package globally (use with caution).Updating:
npm update: Updates all installed production dependencies.npm update --dev: Updates all installed development dependencies.npm update -g <package>: Updates a specific package globally.npm update <package>: Updates a specific package in your project.Viewing and Managing Dependencies:
npm list: Lists all installed dependencies and their versions.npm outdated: Lists outdated dependencies in your project.npm ls -g --depth=0: Lists all globally installed packages.npm view <package>: Shows details of a specific package.Removing Packages:
npm uninstall <package>: Removes a package from your project.npm rm <package> (shorthand): Same as npm uninstall.Versioning:
npm version [major|minor|patch]: Bumps the package version (e.g., npm version minor increases minor version by 1).npm version <version>: Sets the package version to a specific version (e.g., npm version 1.2.3).Other Useful Commands:
npm init: Initializes a new package.json file in your project.npm run <script>: Runs a script defined in your package.json file.npm audit: Scans for vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.Remember: These are just the most common commands. Refer to the official npm documentation for a more comprehensive list https://docs.npmjs.com/.
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