NVM, NPM, and Yarn: Which One Should You Use?

Introduction:

If you’re a JavaScript developer, you’ve probably heard of NVM, NPM, and Yarn. But what are they, and what’s the difference between them?

NVM, NPM, and Yarn are all tools that help you manage Node.js packages. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that’s used to build server-side applications. Packages are libraries and tools that can be used to extend the functionality of Node.js.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the differences between NVM, NPM, and Yarn. We’ll discuss their purpose, features, speed, reliability, ease of use, and popularity. By the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of which tool is right for you.

NVM

NVM stands for Node Version Manager. It’s a tool that allows you to install and manage multiple versions of Node.js on your computer. This can be useful if you need to use different versions of Node.js for different projects.

nvm -v //This should show the version of nvm installed.

NPM

NPM stands for Node Package Manager*. It’s the official package manager for Node.js. It’s used to install, update, and remove packages. NPM also has a registry of over 1 million packages that you can use.*

Note: to download the latest version of npm, on the command line, run the following command:

npm install -g npm

checking your version of npm and Node.js

npm install -g npm

Yarn

Yarn is a package manager that’s similar to NPM. It’s designed to be faster and more reliable than NPM. Yarn also has some features that NPM doesn’t have, such as dependency locking and parallel package installation.

Yarn install via npm

It is recommended to install Yarn through the npm package manager, which comes bundled with Node.js when you install it on your system.

Once you have npm installed you can run the following both to install and upgrade Yarn:

npm install --global yarn

check installation

Check that Yarn is installed by running:

yarn --version

Table that summarizes the key differences :

So, which one should you use?

NVM, NPM, and Yarn are all great tools for managing Node.js packages. The best one for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences.

If you’re just starting out with Node.js, I recommend using NPM. It’s the most popular package manager and it’s easy to use.

If you’re looking for a faster and more reliable package manager, I recommend using Yarn.

And if you need to manage multiple versions of Node.js, I recommend using NVM.

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Heera Jat