Day 3: Package Management with NPM

For my Day 3 project from the Thrive Community #100DaysOfCode, I gained more insight into Package Management with NPM.

Concept:

Today, I explored the Node.js Package Manager (NPM), a crucial tool for managing libraries, dependencies, and scripts in my projects. NPM simplifies the process of adding functionality to my code by allowing me to install pre-built packages, which not only saves time but also enhances collaboration as developers share their tools for the community's benefit.

Key Learnings:

1. Installing and Using Packages:
2. Understanding package.json:
3. Semantic Versioning

Mini Project:

I created a CLI tool that logs colorful messages using the chalk package. This hands-on project taught me how to install, import, and utilize a package in a simple script.

Reflective Questions:

• How do you install a package globally vs. locally?
• How does chalk modify console output?
• What’s the role of require() when importing packages?

Conclusion:

Today's focus on NPM has opened new avenues for enhancing my projects. Understanding that developers create and share tools for community use has inspired me to contribute to open-source projects in the future. I’m excited to continue this journey!

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