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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

got NPM | Module Guide for HTTP Requests in Node.js

We often need to make HTTP requests in our software projects at IOFLOOD. To address this, we’ve explored the ‘got’ library in Node.js. We’ve found that the library can make tasks like fetching data from a remote server or sending information to an API a breeze. As we believe this library can aid developers on

Choosing PNPM vs NPM | Comparing Package Managers

We’re constantly evaluating tools to optimize our software development process at IOFLOOD. When going over package management, we compared the differences between PNPM and NPM. To aid our server hosting customers that may have similar questions, we’ve outlined the key differences and considerations that we observed between PNPM and NPM. This guide compares PNPM and

[SOLVED] ‘npm err! missing script: start’ | How to Fix

Has the ‘npm err! missing script: start’ message interrupted your development workflow? This error usually indicates a crucial part of your project setup is absent. It’s a hurdle that can halt your progress but, luckily, today’s article holds the solutions. When developing software for IOFLOOD, quickly overcoming development obstacles is crucial to meet project deadlines