NPM Packages Unveiled: Powering Modern JavaScript Development
NPM, or Node Package Manager, is a cornerstone in JavaScript’s ecosystem, hosting over two million packages for developers. It combines a command-line interface with an online repository, streamlining JavaScript project management. Essential files like package.json and package-lock.json help define and secure package versions. Popular npm packages such as React, Express, Lodash, Moment.js, and Axios offer varied functionalities, from UI creation to server-side processing.