What is NPM? 🤔

• NPM (Node Package Manager) is like Amazon for Node.js packages—except you don’t need a Prime membership to get fast deliveries! 🚚
• It’s a huge online repository where developers share reusable pieces of code (packages/modules) that can be easily integrated into your projects.

Why NPM Matters 🎯

• NPM makes your life easier by managing dependencies—no more “Yeh dependencies kaha se laun?” moment.

• You can use packages created by others, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel (unless you really want to 😜).

Basic NPM Commands 🛠️

- npm init: Initializes a new Node.js project. It’s like setting up your **first home**—you get to choose all the basics.

- npm install <package-name>: Installs a package. It's as easy as ordering golgappas on a rainy day.

- npm uninstall <package-name>: Removes a package. Like sending back a dish you didn’t like at a restaurant (without the awkwardness).

Package Management 🗂️

• Your project’s dependencies are listed in a package.json file, a handy little document that keeps track of everything.
• It also includes metadata like your project's name, version, and scripts for running or testing your code.

Global vs. Local Packages 🌍

• Global Packages: Installed across your system, available in any project (like your universal chai stash).

• Local Packages: Installed within a specific project directory, only available in that project (like snacks hidden in your desk drawer).

Versioning and Updates 🔄

• NPM allows you to manage versions of packages easily. The ^ and ~ symbols in package.json dictate how lenient you are with updates—like how much you trust your **panipuri wala** not to experiment with the recipe.

Fun Fact 💡

• Did you know that over a million packages are available on NPM? That’s a lot of reusable code—kind of like Bollywood movies with similar plots, but still worth watching.

Conclusion 🏁

• NPM and package management are crucial skills for any Node.js developer. With NPM, you’re not just coding—you’re leveraging a vast ecosystem of tools and resources to build better, faster, and with less stress (and more chai ☕).