In this blog post, you can find a list and description of dependencies and other host Specs inside package.json. The dependencies in your project's package.json allow the project to install the versions of the modules it depends on. By running an install command inside a project, you can install all of the dependencies listed in the project's package.json, meaning they don't have to be (and rarely should be) bundled with the project itself.

In this chapter, we'll give you a kickstart introduction to effectively using package.json with Node.js and npm. The package.json file is core to the Node.js ecosystem and is a fundamental part of understanding and working with Node.js, npm, and even modern JavaScript. This file is used as a manifest, storing information about applications, modules, packages, and more.

It’s fair to say that the pandemic has not only wreaked havoc on how individuals live their daily lives but also on how they work. The global changes led to an immediate shift to remote working and unfortunately, not all enterprises were prepared for it. Companies did not have adequate time to prepare and allocate necessary security resources to ensure strong network and device protection for employees working remotely.

Today, npm is a cornerstone of modern web development, whether used exclusively with Node.js as a package manager or as a build tool for the front end. Understanding npm as a tool —particularly the core concepts— can be difficult for beginners. As such, we've written up this guide for getting a grasp on npm, especially for those who are entirely new to Node.js, npm, and the surrounding ecosystem.