Advanced npm
42mIntermediate2019-01-25
Authors
Emmanuel Henri
Executive with 20+ years of experience in programming and design
Course details
npm is a key part of every developer's toolbox. It's the package manager for JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js, enabling developers to easily share and re-use code. This course helps you build on your npm knowledge, teaching advanced concepts and skills, including how to publish your own packages so they can be used by the entire JavaScript community. Instructor Emmanuel Henri also covers working with private packages, executing audits, and troubleshooting common issues, including cache problems.
Learning objectives
Publishing packages
Updating a package
Setting up tokens and authentication for private packages
Working with scoped packages
Running npm audits
Troubleshooting npm
Learning objectives
Publishing packages
Updating a package
Setting up tokens and authentication for private packages
Working with scoped packages
Running npm audits
Troubleshooting npm
Skills covered
NPMNode.jsAdvancedFront-End Web DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentOpen Source
Concepts
Introduction
- Publish packages, run audits, and troubleshoot errors with npm
- What you should know
Going Over the Base Project
- Base project template
- Overview of basics
Publishing a Package
- Requirements for publishing
- Basics of semantic versioning
- Introduction to dist-tags
- Publish your package
- Update your package
Private Packages
- Set up tokens with npm
- Set up two-factor authentication
- Publish a scoped package
- Work with scoped packages
Advanced npm Audits
- Overview of npm audits
- Run detailed npm audits
Troubleshooting npm
- Update your npm Node.js versions
- npm cache usage
- Overview of common errors and solutions
Conclusion
- Next steps