Npm for absolute beginners (Node.JS, Visual Studio Code)
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⌚ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - How to install npm 01:27 - The basics of navigating the command line 04:15 - Using npm 06:57 - npm install 09:44 - Adding new packages 10:17 - dependencies vs. devDependencies 15:53 - Flags 11:39 - How to know when to use --save-dev 12:14 - npm and version control 13:43 - Running scripts 14:21 - npm vs npx
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