npm global or local packages: Understanding the Difference and Best Practices

When it comes to installing packages with npm, there are two options: global and local. Understanding the difference between the two and knowing when to use each can greatly impact your development workflow. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of global and local packages and discuss the best practices for their installation. Local Packages Local packages are installed in the directory where you run the npm install <package-name> command....