Programming / Coding

Uses of ‘Npm Run Dev’ | A How-To Development Guide

Utilizing the ‘npm run dev’ command is essential for setting up and running development environments effectively at IOFLOOD. As we utilize various in-house bare metal cloud servers for development, we’ve found that using ‘npm run dev’ is crucial for automating tasks related to startup, code compiling, and live reloading. To assist our customers and other

NPM TypeScript Package | Quick Setup Guide

In our experience developing software for IOFLOOD, maintaining code quality and reducing errors is crucial. We’ve found that using TypeScript with npm enables static typing and modern JavaScript features, which is great for reliable and scalable applications. To assist those developing on our hosted services, we will be addressing the ‘typescript’ package in today’s informative

NPM Dotenv Guide | Setup Node.js Environment Variables

Managing environment variables in Node.js projects, especially when working on software at IOFLOOD, can be complex and error-prone. In our experience, using the dotenv npm package has proven to be a reliable solution for keeping sensitive info secure and managing configurations. Seeing as this can be useful to our dedicated server customers utilizing Node.js, we’ve

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