npm ci vs npm install: Which Command Should You Use?
Learn how npm ci and npm install handle lockfiles, dependency changes, and mismatches, then choose the right command for local development and CI.
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Learn how npm ci and npm install handle lockfiles, dependency changes, and mismatches, then choose the right command for local development and CI.
Fix npm ERESOLVE conflicts by tracing peer dependencies, checking version ranges, preserving lockfiles, and choosing safer alternatives to --force.
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Build a Node.js command-line tool with argument validation and tests, then version, secure, and publish the package to npm.
Diagnose npm install errors caused by Node.js versions, peer dependencies, lockfiles, registry access, permissions, and cache issues—with safe fixes.
Set up Node.js CI with GitHub Actions. Learn workflow triggers, npm caching, tests, permissions, secrets, and safe handling of untrusted pull requests.