Setting Up npm Scripts in package.json File
Running npm scripts is simple and can be done using the npm run
command followed by the script name defined in the package.json
file. Here’s how you can run a script named start
, which is commonly used to start a development server:
Let’s start with a simple example of defining and running an npm script.
1. Initialize package.json:
npm init
2. Add the following to the scripts section in package.json:
"scripts": {
"start": "node app.js"
}
How to Run, Configure, and Troubleshoot npm Scripts?
npm (Node Package Manager) is not only used for managing dependencies in Node.js projects but also provides a powerful script-running functionality. npm scripts allow you to automate various tasks such as running tests, building your project, deploying applications, and more. This guide will walk you through the process of running, configuring, and troubleshooting npm scripts effectively.
Table of Content
- Setting Up npm Scripts in package.json File
- Configuring npm Scripts
- Running npm Scripts
- Pre and Post Scripts
- Running Multiple npm Scripts
- Troubleshooting Common Errors
- Using Environment Variables
- Troubleshooting npm Scripts
- Why Use npm Scripts?
- Passing Arguments to Scripts