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NPM Mongoose Guide | MongoDB Toolkit for Node.js

Here at IOFLOOD, we’ve frequently managed MongoDB databases in our Node.js projects. To help make this process easier, we’ve explored Mongoose, a powerful MongoDB object modeling tool. Through our experience, we have created this guide with step-by-step instructions on how to install and utilize Mongoose with npm. Our hopes are that this guide will help ...

NPM Serve | Usage Guide for Local Development

As a baremetal server host, we quicky learned that testing application on live servers is not ideal. However, needing to start-up development servers can be a time consuming process. To remedy this we have learned how to utilize npm serve scripts to quickly start a local development server that can run our pre-defined web applications. ...

How-to List Global NPM Packages | A Quick Guide

While working on projects at IOFlood, we have found that keeping track of all installed global packages can be challenging. To help simplify this process for others, we’ve created this guide on how to list all global npm packages installed on a system. Following the provided steps, should help you with managing your development environment. ...

How to Enable CORS in Node.js | NPM User’s Guide

Enabling CORS in a Node.js application is crucial for handling cross-origin requests smoothly. After tackling this challenge in our projects at IOFlood, we decided to compile this comprehensive guide on how to use npm to enable CORS. By following the step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to ensure secure communication with external resources in your Node.js ...

NPM PG Guide | Unlock PostgreSQL Power in Node.js

At IOFlood, integrating PostgreSQL databases into our Node.js applications was a common task. Now that we have solved this challenge, we’ve created a guide to help streamline the process. By following these instructions, you’ll confidently navigate PostgreSQL integration, enabling you to build scalable applications with ease. This guide will walk you through the installation, basic ...

Install Specific Package Versions with NPM | Step-by-Step

At IOFlood, we have encountered situations where we need to install a specific version of a package to ensure compatibility with our projects. To help others with this challenge, we have created this guide on using npm and the command npm install @. By following the steps outlined in tis guide, you’ll be able to ...

NPM Create-React-App | Quick Start Guide

At IOFlood, we often need to kickstart new React projects en masse. However, setting up a new React app from scratch can be time-consuming and error-prone, which is why we created this guide on npm create-react-app. Learning to use the create-react-app package, can allow you to create a new React app and get started on ...

Mastering NPM Commands | A Project Management Guide

At IOFLOOD, we’ve found that mastering npm commands is essential for efficient project management. Whether it’s installing dependencies, running scripts, or managing packages, understanding npm commands can streamline development workflows. To help simplify the learning process we’ve decided to provide this guide to empower you in navigating npm commands with confidence and ease, just like ...

NPM Jest | Your JavaScript Testing Guide

At IOFLOOD, we’ve grappled with ensuring the reliability of our JavaScript code. One key aspect is effective testing, which led us to explore Jest, a code testing framework. In the spirit of development, we have decided to share our insights and the steps we’ve taken to integrate Jest with npm, to aide your testing process ...

NPM Run Command | Executing Scripts in Node.js

In IOFLOOD’s past, we struggled with utilizing npm run effectively for managing scripts in our projects. To address this common challenge, we’ve created a guide on how to properly use npm run. By following our step-by-step instructions, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how the npm run command works and how to leverage it to ...