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Node version management (by tj)
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Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions (by nvm-sh)
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18,492 | 75,390 | |
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about 2 months ago | about 1 month ago | |
Shell | Shell | |
MIT License | MIT License |
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Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
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Posts with mentions or reviews of n.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-12.
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Looks like npm is installed but does not work.
use n or nvm to manage installed node/npm versions.
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Help!
I have node installed, via n
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How To manage Different Versions of Node in Your system
1 - n is a tool that allows you to easily switch between different versions of Node.js. Follow the official guide in case this does not work for you due to an update or need a command not highlighted below. Here's how you can use n to switch between Node.js versions:
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Nvm or homebrew for Node install
Listing people's recommendations with links below. I'm glad I asked this question. I received a lot of good recommendations. Thanks All! * nvm (https://nvm.sh) - Simple to use and easy to follow instructions with more in-depth configuration for those that need it. Some experienced a slightly slower terminal. Supports nodjs, iojs, and node version per project/directory. * fnm (https://github.com/Schniz/fnm) - Built with speed in mind. It is like nvm, but faster. Also supports node version per project/directory. * Volta (https://volta.sh/) - Looks easy to use and has good documentation. * asdf (https://asdf-vm.com/) - Supports multiple runtimes and tools by adding plugins. Admittedly, is a bit confusing and more than I need right now (Node, Rust, Python, Ruby, etc.) * Homebrew (https://brew.sh/) - Not a version manager but can act like one by installing nvm, fnm, asdf, or others. Some additional configuration may be needed. * Proto (https://moonrepo.dev/proto) - Supports Bun, Deno, Node.js (npm, pnpm, yarn), Rust, and Go. Also good documentation. Setup looks a bit complex to me :/. * n (https://github.com/tj/n) - Supports Node and npm per project. Simple and to the point.
- Is there nvm for non-technical people?
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Why are there no virtual environments for front end JS?
And there are virtual environment; kind of. I just actually started using this, but there's n.
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Manage Node.js Versions With n
Today, let's find out why you would need multiple versions of Node.js in the first place and how to manage them efficiently with n, a Node.js version manager that is very developer-friendly.
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Flatpaks 🥰
I used n. It was pretty good. I still hated every time I had to change versions and the idea of making dockers for this came with a friend. Thankfully, I don't have that.project anymore
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Linux: Best way to install node & npm
https://github.com/tj/n to install node and manage versions
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What do use to manage your nodejs installation?
N package since I found it out. Happy for both local pc and servers.
nvm
Posts with mentions or reviews of nvm.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-08.
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Software Engineering Workflow
Node.js + Nvm - runtime for javascript without a browser
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Write a schema only absolutely no code backend server with Node.js and Teo!
Install Node.js if it hasn't been installed. There are several ways to install Node.js. You may download the installer from the official website, or install it with tools like NVM. After installation, run this command to verify its installation.
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AI for Web Devs: Deploying Your AI App to Production
Our server also needs Node.js to run our app. We could install the binary directly, but I prefer to use a tool called NVM, which allows us to easily manage Node versions. We can install it with this command:
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How To Set Up Your Coding Environment
By setting up your environment in isolation, you can prevent yourself from a lot of issues when experimenting with code. It makes your code behave more predictable due to the defined state of the runtime environment you are working with. This article should provide you with enough information to get started, but obviously, there is a lot more power embedded in NVM, Virtual Environment and RBEnv. So make sure to check their documentation.
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Effective nodejs version management for the busy developer
I highly recommend setting up nodejs with a version manager, nvm was and still is a popular option, however, I now recommend and have been using fnm, a simpler and faster alternative to manage my nodejs versions.
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A Journey to Find an Ultimate Development Environment
The purpose of a version manager is to help you navigate or install any tools for development easily. Version Manager can be one tool for each dependency (e.g. NVM, g) or One tool for all dependencies (e.g. asdf, mise).
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NVM – Node Version Management
I usually develop on Windows so I installed NVM for Windows from here, but if you’re on other OS I’m sure you can find a version that supports it, probably this is the answer.
- Configurar Solana en Linux
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How to quickly setup NodeJS with NVM
This was a very quick introduction to how I setup NodeJS on my environment using nvm. If you have any questions please refer to the official documentation or contact me via my Social Links.
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"npm can’t be eliminated from the equation when you’re dealing with JavaScript" - True or false?
Source: Can this be used to create/download npm as a standalone executable? #3237.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing n and nvm you can also consider the following projects:
nvm for Windows - A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.
nvs - Node Version Switcher - A cross-platform tool for switching between versions and forks of Node.js
fnm - 🚀 Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust
nodenv - Manage multiple NodeJS versions.
asdf - Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Elixir, Erlang & more
volta - Volta: JS Toolchains as Code. âš¡
corepack - Zero-runtime-dependency package acting as bridge between Node projects and their package managers
nodeenv - Virtual environment for Node.js & integrator with virtualenv
SDKMan - The SDKMAN! Command Line Interface