npm init for Node.js Projects

I recently built and published a custom CLI tool using Node.js and npm. The tool can be installed globally using: npm, Inc. : npm install -g tracky-cli-yogesh Available commands: tracky start → Initialize a project tracky save [files...] → Save files tracky history → View change history tracky restore <version> → Restore a previous version tracky status → Check current changes This project helped me gain hands-on experience with CLI development, command handling, package structuring, and npm publishing. I plan to continue improving it by adding more advanced features. #NodeJS #JavaScript #CLI #SoftwareDevelopment #FullStackDeveloper

Just published my first npm package! Introducing "typed-env" — a lightweight, type-safe environment variable validator for Node.js & TypeScript. 💡 Problem: Working with process.env is error-prone: - Missing variables - Wrong types - Runtime crashes ✅ Solution: typed-env validates and types your environment variables at startup — no surprises later. ✨ Features: - Type-safe env variables - Runtime validation - Enum support (e.g. NODE_ENV) - Zero dependencies ⚡ Example code: const env = createEnv({ PORT: "number", NODE_ENV: ["development", "production"], }); 🔗 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gZtPUQUF #javascript #typescript #nodejs #opensource #webdevelopment

TypeScript 6.0 Will Break Your Build (This Checklist Saved Me Hours For Upgrading 3 Projects) . . It was Friday 4 PM when I was working on a Node.js project upgrade to TypeScript 6.0. I upgraded the version in package.json. I thought it was my last change and reinstalled dependencies. When I ran the build, it started to fail with a bunch of errors in terminal. I went through the TypeScript 6.0 announcement in detail and created a series of checklist that helped me upgrade 2 more projects in very less time than it took me for the first one. Let me give you a trick that I used for other 2 projects: * Before you npm install typescript@latest, run this: npx tsc --showConfig | grep -E 'strict|types|rootDir|module|target' and compare to 5.9. * Then add "types": ["node"] (plus whatever your env needs) and set rootDir explicitly if outputs are nesting. Fixes the fs/process errors and path changes for most projects and often speeds builds 20-50%. I have added a full breakdown in my Medium article. [Link in the first comment] #javascript #typescript #reactjs #web #software

When working with a JS framework like React or Vue and you want to use a library like Chart.js or a date picker, would you rather install it via npm/yarn or use a CDN? Which do you prefer and why?

Node.js Module System I’ve published a new blog post exploring the Node.js Module System, covering ES6 Modules vs CommonJS, real-world use cases, module caching, and key concepts that every backend developer should know. If you’re learning Node.js or want to strengthen your fundamentals, this guide will help you understand how modules bring structure, scalability, and maintainability to applications. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gfAaFK5d #NodeJS #JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #Programming #SoftwareEngineering

universal-helper-functions is now live on npm! I am excited to share this new utility package for JavaScript and TypeScript developers. What you get: - 14 helper modules - 35 type-check utilities - 30 string casing/manipulation utilities - 0 runtime dependencies Built to be lightweight, practical, and easy to use across Node.js and browser projects. Would love your feedback if you try it. npm: https://lnkd.in/gnpxmHTx   GitHub: https://lnkd.in/gfQHWV8G #javascript #typescript #npm #nodejs #webdevelopment #opensource #developertools

I got tired of typing "npm run dev"… every single time. So I replaced it with: → npm run dev → nrd → npm install → ni → npm run build → nr build Took me 2 minutes. No tools. No dependencies. Just less friction. --- And the best part? It still works exactly the same: • "ni axios" • "nr test" • "nr build" --- Most devs try to optimize frameworks. But real productivity comes from optimizing how you interact with them. --- Small change. Massive leverage. --- Setup in comments 👇 #WebDevelopment #DeveloperProductivity #JavaScript #NodeJS #MacOS #DevTools

If you're a JavaScript developer, you'll need to know how to use npm, the Node Package Manager. It helps you manage your dependencies and share reusable code. In this in-depth tutorial, Ger teaches you all about npm. Then you'll get your hands dirty & actually create your own npm library. https://lnkd.in/eyNCct4v

🚀 `queueMicrotask()` A tiny JS feature most devs ignore Want something to run after current code but before setTimeout? 👉 Use `queueMicrotask()` js console.log("Start"); queueMicrotask(() => console.log("Microtask")); console.log("End"); Output: Start End Microtask --- 💡 Why it matters: • Runs before macrotasks (setTimeout) • More direct than `Promise.resolve().then()` • Useful for precise async control --- 🎯 Rule: 👉 Sync → Microtasks → Macrotasks --- Small API… But big impact once you understand the event loop ⚡ #javascript #nodejs #webdevelopment #async #eventloop

A small but important shift in my Node.js workflow: Understanding when to use npm vs npx. It sounds basic — but it actually affects how clean and maintainable your setup is. Here’s how I look at it 👇 🔹 npm (Node Package Manager) Used when a package is part of your project. For example: npm install express It gets added to your project and is used consistently. 👉 npm = project dependencies 🔹 npx (Node Package Executor) Used for running tools when you don’t need to install them. For example: npx create-react-app myapp npx prisma init 👉 npx = run and move on 💡 What changed for me: I stopped installing everything globally. Now I keep it simple: • Dependencies → npm • One-time tools → npx This made my setup: • Cleaner • More predictable • Easier to manage 👉 Good development isn’t just about writing code. It’s about making small decisions that scale well. Still learning and improving 🚀 #NodeJS #npm #npx #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #JavaScript