How to Use or Execute a Package Installed Using npm

Learn how to include and use a package that you have installed using npm into your Node.js code. When you install a package using npm, it gets saved into your node_modules folder. But how do you actually use it in your code? Let’s say you have installed the popular JavaScript utility library lodash using the following command: npm install lodash This command will install the lodash package in your local node_modules folder....

Linux Commands: Understanding the `type` Command

In the world of Linux commands, the type command plays a crucial role in determining the nature of a command. It helps identify whether a command is an executable, a shell built-in program, a shell function, or an alias. Let’s explore each of these types: Executable: An executable refers to a standalone program that can be executed directly. Shell Built-in Program: These are commands that are built into the shell itself....

linux-command-which

Today, I’m going to give you a quick guide on how to use the which command in Linux. The which command is very useful when you want to locate the path of a specific command. Let’s say you have a command that you can execute in the shell because it’s in the shell path, but you’re curious about its location. In this case, you can use the which command to find out where it is stored....