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JavaScript npm Basics (retiring) What is npm? npm and Packages Review

Posted by Thomas Katalenas
Thomas Katalenas
11,033 Points

what are npm packages for node.js called?

i dunno? you can help me!?

3 Answers

Kai Nightmode
Kai Nightmode
37,045 Points

The magic word is "modules".

When speaking to another person I would think "module" or "package" could be used interchangeably and they'll know what you mean.

Cheers!

gagan singh
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gagan singh
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 12,889 Points
gagan singh
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gagan singh
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 12,889 Points

great thanks

Roxanne Reyes
Roxanne Reyes
9,006 Points
Roxanne Reyes
Roxanne Reyes
9,006 Points

I believe it's packages.