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npm Lodash | JavaScript Developer’s Utility Library Guide

Diving into JavaScript projects but feeling overwhelmed by data manipulation? You’re not alone. Like a Swiss Army knife for developers, Lodash provides a treasure trove of utilities to streamline your code, making tasks that once seemed complex or tedious, manageable and efficient. When developing software for IOFLOOD, we’ve discovered that incorporating Lodash into npm projects ...

How To Change npm Version | With NVM and Other Tools

Struggling to work with a project because of npm version mismatches? Like a time traveler adjusting to different eras, switching between npm versions can ensure compatibility and leverage specific features. Whether it’s about leveraging the latest features or ensuring compatibility with a legacy project, the right npm version is key to a smooth development experience. ...

npm concurrently: Run Scripts, Commands Simultaneously

Are you finding it challenging to manage multiple npm scripts simultaneously? If so, you’re not alone. Many developers face this hurdle, but the ‘npm concurrently’ tool can help. Today’s article will walk you through its usage. When developing software for IOFLOOD executing multiple NPM tasks is crucial for our processses, especially when working on large ...

npm Request Module | Node.js HTTP Requests Guide

Ensuring seamless communication between our customers dedicated servers and services has always been crucial to us at IOFLOOD. We’ve thoroughly explored managing HTTP requests with the Request library in Node.js in the past which offers powerful features for making HTTP requests. As the requests library has deprecated as of Fen 11th, 2020 updated alternatives have ...

Checking for npm Updates | Node.js Package Update Guide

Are you finding it challenging to keep your npm packages up-to-date? If so, you’re in good company. Many developers face the task of maintaining their project dependencies, ensuring everything is current, secure, and efficient. Today’s article will be walking you through the exact tool for the job. Here at IOFLOOD, we strive to ensure our ...

How to Use Classnames NPM for Dynamic CSS

Are you finding the task of managing CSS class names in your JavaScript or React projects more like a juggling act? You’re not alone. Many developers face this challenge, but the ‘classnames’ npm package can simplify this process significantly. While developing software at IOFLOOD, we’ve explored the ‘classnames’ package as a solution to enhance code ...

‘Npm Fund’ | Command Guide for Open Source Projects

Wondering how to navigate funding for open source projects? It can be confusing, but the npm fund command can illuminate the path to support the packages you rely on. In today’s article we will dive into how npm fund aids developers and open source sustainability. When working on software at IOFLOOD, we consider sustainability and ...

NPM FS Module | How to Install and Use for Node.js

Navigating the file system in Node.js? The fs module is your map and compass, allowing you to interact with the file system efficiently. In today’s article, we will discuss the file system functionalities provided by fs. During software development projects at IOFLOOD, we’ve encountered situations that required streamlined methods for reading and writing files, creating ...

jsonwebtoken | npm Package Install Guide for Node.js

When it comes to secure data transmission and authentication in Node.js apps, utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT) has become a common practice. JWTs provide a compact way to securely transmit information between parties. As developers and server hosts, protecting the data we manage is paramount, and JWTs are a critical tool in achieving this goal. ...

npm install –force Flag | How to Force NPM Package Install

Are you finding yourself wrestling with npm when trying to override a stubborn package installation? You’re not alone. At IOFLOOD, we’ve faced similar challenges while installing npm packages on our development servers. We’ve found that the npm install --force command allows you to bypass common hurdles that might otherwise prevent successful package installations. To provide ...