The npm Book
The npm Book
The Essential Guide to the Node Package Manager
About the Book
Note: npm has undergone dramatic changes since this book was released. At this time, I have no plans to update the book to reflect those changes. Check out the official npm docs instead.
Every Node developer relies on npm—the Node Package Manager—yet few fully understand it. Just under the surface, npm is bristling with rich features that make Node development a pleasure. The npm Book aims to be the definitive guide to this ubiquitous utility. Whether you're new to Node or a non-blocking ninja, you'll find some new tips and tricks in here.
Topics include:
- Managing complex dependency trees
- Exploring the npm registry from the command line
- Scripting your project with npm
- Building a private npm registry for your team
About the Author
Table of Contents
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Preface
- Why this book?
- Stylistic conventions
- A word for Windows users
- Feedback is welcome
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Hello, npm!
- Installing Node and npm
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Starting a project with
npm init - Getting to know our package, remotely
- Conclusion
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Managing Dependencies
- Listing dependencies
- Specifying dependency versions
- Linking a local package for development
- Other dependency types
- Bundling dependencies
- Shrinkwrapping dependencies
- Conclusion
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Publishing Packages
- Managing your npm registry account
- Preparing your package for publication
- Adding a README
- Versioning your package
- Adding more information to the registry
- Conclusion
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Using npm Internally
- Preventing package publication
- Setting up a registry
- Conclusions
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Scripting with npm
- Script commands
- The script environment
- Script triggers
- Conclusion
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