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n
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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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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.
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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.
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Show HN: Nuño's Stupid Node Version Manager
Nice work, and good on you for taking matters into your own hands.
I did the same thing as you a few years ago, and then shortly afterwards discovered n [0], which really ought to be the go-to for managing multiple versions of Node.js in my opinion.
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Language Version Managers - the Developer Parachutes
In the Node world, there are a few options like NVM, N, FNM, Volta, and more. I've been a longtime user of NVM, so we'll detail those instructions for use here:
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3 Useful Node.js Version Managers
Simple as that! ## 2. n ⭐ *Github stars: 16.7K+* [n](https://github.com/tj/n) is an interactive Node.js version manager: no subshells, no profile setup, no convoluted API, just simple. ![](https://images.pingan8787.com/images/20220807/image3.gif) `n` is supported on macOS, Linux, including with Windows Subsystem for Linux, and various other unix-like systems. It is written as a BASH script but does not require you to use BASH as your command shell. ### Installation If you already have Node.js installed, an easy way to install `n` is using npm:
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fnm: Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust
What's the benefit over something more established, like https://www.npmjs.com/package/n ?
pyenv
- Pyenv – lets you easily switch between multiple versions of Python
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How to Create Virtual Environments in Python
Note that virtual environments assume you are using the same global version of Python. Often, this is not the case and additional tools like pyenv can be used alongside virtual environments when you need to switch between versions of Python itself on your local machine.
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How to debug Django inside a Docker container with VSCode
Python version manager pyenv
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Integrating GPT in Your Project: Create an API for Anything Using LangChain and FastAPI
First of all, install the Python virtual environment from these links: 1 and 2. I developed my GPT-based API in Python version 3.8.18. Pick any Python versions >= 3.7.
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Introducing Flama for Robust Machine Learning APIs
When dealing with software development, reproducibility is key. This is why we encourage you to use Python virtual environments to set up an isolated environment for your project. Virtual environments allow the isolation of dependencies, which plays a crucial role to avoid breaking compatibility between different projects. We cannot cover all the details about virtual environments in this post, but we encourage you to learn more about venv, pyenv or conda for a better understanding on how to create and manage virtual environments.
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Python Versions and Release Cycles
For OSX there is homebrew or pyenv (pyenv is another solution on Linux). As pyenv compiles from source it will require setting up XCode (the Apple IDE) tools to support this which can be pretty bulky. Windows users have chocolatey but the issue there is it works off the binaries. That means it won't have the latest security release available since those are source only. Conda is also another solution which can be picked up by Visual Studio Code as available versions of Python making development easier. In the end it might be best to consider using WSL on Windows for installing a Linux version and using that instead.
- Почему я программирую на Ruby
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Installing kohya_ss GUI on AWS
I had previously installed pyenv, and then used that to install Python 3.10.6. Amazon's Linux 2 has an older version of Python installed by default, and using pyenv seemed like the best solution to installing a newer version of Python. I am also familiar with pyenv, having used it before, and it plays nicely with Pipenv. The Python community has developed a few solutions for package/dependency management in the last several years. There are also a few options when it comes to virtual environment creation and management. Poetry is a popular choice, and while I don't have strong opinions on which solution is best, I tend to use Pipenv. So, considering all the available solutions for handling multiple Python versions, recommending people to use python3.10-venv was a strange decision.
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Getting started with Python and Playwright
We then use pyenv which is a command line tool used to manage multiple versions of Python. This is useful if you are working on multiple projects that use different versions of Python. Check out the GitHub readme of the 'pyenv' project for more information on how to install it on your operating system. For windows check out pyenv-win or you can use venv Python's Built-in Virtual Environment.
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pyenv - manage python versions
There are many more features provided by the pyenv-tool that can be explored, read more at GitHub.
What are some alternatives?
asdf - Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Elixir, Erlang & more
Poetry - Python packaging and dependency management made easy
Pipenv - Python Development Workflow for Humans.
miniforge - A conda-forge distribution.
nvm for Windows - A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.
fnm - 🚀 Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust
virtualenv - Virtual Python Environment builder
nodenv - Manage multiple NodeJS versions.
Pew - A tool to manage multiple virtual environments written in pure python
volta - Volta: JS Toolchains as Code. ⚡
SDKMan - The SDKMAN! Command Line Interface
mamba - The Fast Cross-Platform Package Manager