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n | SDKMan | |
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50 | 159 | |
18,507 | 5,845 | |
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6.5 | 4.3 | |
6 days ago | 2 days ago | |
Shell | Gherkin | |
MIT License | Apache License 2.0 |
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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.
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.
n
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.
SDKMan
Posts with mentions or reviews of SDKMan.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-03-07.
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Groovy 🎷 Cheat Sheet - 01 Say "Hello" from Groovy
Alternatively, you can use sdkman. A great tool to install your Software Development Kit. The downside is that it only works on *nix systems. So for Widnows users, you will have to use WSL or Cygwin as the official page suggests. It is really simple to use sdkman. after a successful installation, just type those commands into your *nix shell:
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Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
To run the example, you must install the Auth0 CLI and create an Auth0 account. If you don't have an Auth0 account, sign up for free. I recommend using SDKMAN! to install Java 17+ and HTTPie for making HTTP requests.
- Criando ambiente de desenvolvimento Java no Windows - sem wsl
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Installing and managing Java on macOS
Another option for installing Java is SDKMAN!, a versatile tool that’s easy to install and helps you manage multiple versions of Java.
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Build a Beautiful CRUD App with Spring Boot and Angular
Java 17
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Authentication for Spring Boot App with Authgear and OAuth2
Java 17 or higher. You can use SDKMAN! to install Java if you don't have it already.
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Creating a Ktor Server with Gradle and SDKMAN!: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ktor, a powerful web framework built with Kotlin, offers a lightweight and flexible solution for building web applications. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a Ktor project manually using Gradle and SDKMAN!. By following the steps below, you'll have a basic Ktor project up and running in no time.
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First time Linux user
If you have any tips/advice then I'm all ears. I've already modified the dnf.conf with fastmirror and max_parallel_downloads I'm currently not using sdkman because this is my personal machine, so I don't mind always using the latest version OpenJDK. If I ever do need to switch between versions then I'll switch over to sdkman instead.
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MOOC.fi question - Is there a way to automatically default to JDK 17 to where I don't have to set up an SDK every single time?
For handling your JDK: I highly recommend purging your system of all JDKs/JRMs - get rid of it all - and download SDK (if you're using Windows, you'll need to do this through WSL). This tool manages software development kits very well; switching between JDKs is super straightforward: sdk use .
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Need Help: Installing OpenJDK-11 on Debian 12
I use sdkman to install java related stuff. Check it out. No root needed.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing n and SDKMan you can also consider the following projects:
nvm for Windows - A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.
jenv - Manage your Java environment
fnm - 🚀 Fast and simple Node.js version manager, built in Rust
asdf - Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Elixir, Erlang & more
nodenv - Manage multiple NodeJS versions.
jabba - (cross-platform) Java Version Manager
volta - Volta: JS Toolchains as Code. ⚡
Homebrew-cask - 🍻 A CLI workflow for the administration of macOS applications distributed as binaries
nvm - Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions
asdf-nodejs - Node.js plugin for asdf version manager