Understanding NPM - Node.js Package Manager
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In this course I will explain you what is NPM and how it is used. You will learn how to initialize new project, how to install new dependencies and explore their child dependencies. We will also discuss what is Semantic Versioning and what Major, Minor and Patch versions mean. You will also understand what is the purpose of the package-lock.json file. I will explain you what is the purpose of the NPM scripts and how they should be used. We will talk about built-in NPM scripts and custom script.
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Also we will combine several NPM scripts in a one using npm-run-all external package. You will understand what is executable script and what is the purpose of the .bin folder in the node_modules folder. I will explain you what is shebang line and how it is used on the Unix-based system and on Windows.
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All Course Lessons (38)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LECTURE - Intro Demo | 03:14 | |
| 2 | LECTURE - Course Navigation.mp4 | 01:28 | |
| 3 | PRACTICE - Exploring NPM packages | 01:33 | |
| 4 | LECTURE - Package.json and init | 03:12 | |
| 5 | LECTURE - Semantic Versioning | 04:46 | |
| 6 | LECTURE - Packages Installation | 02:14 | |
| 7 | PRACTICE - Install package in the project | 04:43 | |
| 8 | CHALLENGE - Install Semver package | 00:38 | |
| 9 | CHALLENGE - Install Semver Package - SOLUTION | 11:05 | |
| 10 | PRACTICE - Install Browserslist - package with own dependencies | 03:23 | |
| 11 | LECTURE - Dependencies and Development Dependencies | 02:44 | |
| 12 | PRACTICE - Examine Development Dependencies | 06:22 | |
| 13 | PRACTICE - Browser App vs Server Package | 04:42 | |
| 14 | CHALLENGE - Clock Browser Application | 01:43 | |
| 15 | CHALLENGE - Clock Browser Application - SOLUTION | 12:08 | |
| 16 | LECTURE - Clock Challenge Summary | 02:20 | |
| 17 | LECTURE - Browser App vs Public Package | 06:51 | |
| 18 | PRACTICE - Exploring Package Information and Versions | 02:45 | |
| 19 | PRACTICE - Installing Specific Package Version | 03:26 | |
| 20 | LECTURE - Why package-lock.json file is needed? | 04:30 | |
| 21 | CHALLENGE - Reinstall old package version without lock file | 00:59 | |
| 22 | CHALLENGE - Reinstall old package version without lock file - SOLUTION | 03:08 | |
| 23 | LECTURE - How lock file is handled | 10:56 | |
| 24 | LECTURE - Lock file summary | 00:38 | |
| 25 | LECTURE - Update NPM packages overview | 01:33 | |
| 26 | CHALLENGE - Update project dependencies | 00:41 | |
| 27 | CHALLENGE - Update project dependencies - SOLUTION | 05:08 | |
| 28 | LECTURE - Introduction to the NPM scripts | 02:50 | |
| 29 | PRACTICE - Start NPM script | 02:22 | |
| 30 | CHALLENGE - Create prestart script | 01:29 | |
| 31 | CHALLENGE - Create prestart script - SOLUTION | 07:14 | |
| 32 | PRACTICE - Custom NPM scripts | 02:49 | |
| 33 | CHALLENGE - Run NPM scripts simultaneously | 01:16 | |
| 34 | CHALLENGE - Run NPM scripts simultaneously - SOLUTION | 03:26 | |
| 35 | LECTURE - NPM .bin Folder with Executable Scripts | 04:46 | |
| 36 | PRACTICE - Explore .bin Folder on the Mac | 02:49 | |
| 37 | PRACTICE - Explore .bin Folder on Windows | 01:29 | |
| 38 | LECTURE - NPM Scripts Wrap-Up | 01:19 |
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