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npm

Definition

Node Package Manager — the default package manager for Node.js. npm manages project dependencies, runs scripts, and publishes packages. The `package.json` file lists dependencies and the `node_modules` folder stores them.

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Related Terms

Module

A self-contained unit of code that exports specific values (functions, objects, classes) and imports what it needs from other modules. ES modules use import/export syntax.

JSON

JavaScript Object Notation — a lightweight text format for data exchange. JSON supports strings, numbers, booleans, null, objects, and arrays. It's the standard format for API responses and configuration files.