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npm
Also known as: Node Package Manager / npmjs
Default JavaScript package manager included with Node.js. World's largest package registry (2M+); npm scripts automate project build tasks.
Overview
npm is the standard package manager for Node.js projects. 'npm install' fetches libraries, and 'package.json' manages dependencies and scripts.
Comparison with pnpm and Yarn
npm v7+ supports workspaces for monorepos. However, pnpm leads on speed and disk efficiency, so large projects often prefer pnpm or Yarn. For Node.js practical guidance, see articles like the Hono complete guide.
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