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Creating NPM Package with Vanilla JavaScript

Build, Test & Publish Vanilla JavaScript Libraries Like a Pro

CodeSweetly

Want to Publish Your Own NPM Package Like a Pro?

Learn how to build, test, and share your vanilla JavaScript code with the world—step by step.

CodeSweetly’s “Creating NPM Package” breaks down the library publishing process into simple, actionable steps—from project setup to automated publishing and version management.

? Build with confidence

? Test like a pro

? Publish with ease

? Perfect for devs who want to level up their open-source game.

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About the Book

Want to master the art of building and publishing your own NPM packages? The "Creating NPM Package" book is your step-by-step guide to crafting high-quality, production-ready JavaScript libraries from scratch—and getting them into the hands of developers around the world.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to publish your first package or a seasoned developer ready to streamline your release pipeline, this book walks you through every essential stage of the process.

What You’ll Learn

  • Configure your project like a pro with robust tooling from the start
  • Write reliable tests to ensure your component works as expected
  • Set up GitHub Actions for automated workflows and CI/CD
  • Define clear entry points for your package to support consumers
  • Test your library locally—before and after publishing
  • Create professional README and LICENSE files that boost trust
  • Learn the correct and safe way to publish to NPM
  • Master semantic versioning and update your package like a pro
  • Automate changelog generation and GitHub releases for effortless updates

Why This Book?

  • Clear, practical, and beginner-friendly guidance
  • Covers modern, best-practice workflows used by top open-source developers
  • Helps you turn your code into a trusted, reusable NPM library
  • Saves you time with automation tips that reduce manual work

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CodeSweetly

Learning to be a software developer can sometimes feel overwhelming or tedious, but CodeSweetly is here to help.

Unlike other resources, CodeSweetly helps you become a confident developer by simplifying technical concepts and presenting them in a way that supports your unique learning style, so you can focus on coding sweetly.

We break down programming topics with clear tutorials, examples, cheat sheets, and illustrations made to make complex ideas easier to grasp. Our approach centers on clarity and simplicity for your success.

Whether you’re new to coding or a pro, CodeSweetly makes learning to code easier and more enjoyable.

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