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NPM is a package manager for javascript. It is used to share and distribute code amongst the coding community. There are over half a million packages for free developed and shared to help your JavaScript development.

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To discover packages click here

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How Do I Install NPM?
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NPM can easily be installed by going to the node.js website. Just click on the link to download an executable file which will install the package manager for you.

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(If you have brew on Mac or Chocolatey on Windows installed, it is even easier just run the command:

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[code]brew install npm[/code]

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Or

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[code]choco install nodejs[/code]

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How Do I Install Packages?
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Head over here to search for your package. Once you’ve found it, type in your console:

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[code]npm install -g[/code]

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Since NPM packages are open-source, be wary that some of the packages may not be built correctly. A good way to tell would be viewing the top of the page for any errors.

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How Do I Keep My Packages Up-To-Date?
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To update the npm packages, simply run:

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[code]npm update -g[/code]

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This will update all your outdated packages to the latest.

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Detail: Emulates a web-server for client-side testing

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Detail: Assists in setting up a REST APIs to test on your local server

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Detail: Unit testing for web-development. Very useful in testing “code coverage” (It tells you where your code is not being tested in a nice HTML file)

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Detail: For existing customers, simplifies calls to our server for easy customizability

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