Npm new
npm init!
npm init is a command that helps you create a new npm package. When you run npm init, npm will guide you through a series of questions to help you set up your package. Here's what you can expect:
- Package name: npm will ask you to enter a name for your package. This should be a unique and descriptive name that identifies your package.
- Version: You'll be asked to enter a version number for your package. This is the version number that will be displayed when someone installs your package.
- Description: npm will ask you to enter a brief description of your package. This should be a short summary of what your package does.
- Author: You'll be asked to enter your name and email address as the author of the package.
- License: npm will ask you to choose a license for your package. This determines how others can use and distribute your package.
- Repository: You'll be asked to enter the URL of a repository (e.g., GitHub) where your package's code is hosted.
- Keywords: npm will ask you to enter keywords that describe your package. These will help others find your package when searching for related topics.
- Main: You'll be asked to enter the main file of your package. This is the file that will be executed when someone runs
node your-package-name.js. - Scripts: npm will ask you to enter any scripts you want to include in your package. These can be used to run tasks, such as building or testing your package.
Once you've answered these questions, npm will create a package.json file in your current directory. This file contains metadata about your package, including its name, version, description, and dependencies.
After running npm init, you can use npm commands to manage your package, such as installing dependencies, building your package, and publishing it to the npm registry.
So, what are you waiting for? Run npm init and start creating your own npm package!