NPM Commands and Shortcuts You Should Know as a JavaScript Dev

 Blog Title: NPM Shortcuts and Commands Every JavaScript Developer Should Know

Blog Introduction: As a JavaScript developer, you rely heavily on the Node Package Manager (NPM) to install, manage, and configure your packages. But did you know that there are certain shortcuts and commands available that will help you do your job faster and more efficiently? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common npm commands and shortcuts.

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Update All Packages at Once

If you need to update all of the packages in your project at once, you can use the command ‘npm update -g’. This will update all of the global packages in your project so that they are running the latest version. It’s important to note that this will not update any local packages in your project; for that, you would need to use ‘npm install -d’.

Install Packages from GitHub Repositories

You can easily install packages from GitHub repositories by using the command ‘npm install /’. This allows you to quickly access any open-source package hosted on GitHub without having to download or clone it manually. It’s an especially useful tool for developers who frequently collaborate with others on open-source projects.

Set Up Aliases for Commonly Used Commands

One of the most helpful features of npm is its support for aliases. If you have certain commands that you find yourself using regularly, you can set up aliases so that they can be called with a single word instead of typing out the entire command each time. To set up an alias, simply type ‘npm config set  ’ into the terminal window. For example, if you want to create an alias for ‘npm install -d’, simply type ‘npm config set i -d’ into the terminal window. Now anytime you type ‘i’ into the terminal window it will run ‘npm install -d’ instead.

Conclusion:

NPM is an invaluable tool for any JavaScript developer looking to streamline their workflow and make their job easier. With these shortcuts and commands, any developer can save themselves time by quickly updating all their packages or installing them from GitHub repositories with a few simple keystrokes instead of typing out lengthy commands every time they need them. With NPM aliases also being supported, developers have even more options when it comes to quickly accessing their most commonly used commands in order to get their work done more efficiently than ever before!