What is Package Manager?
A tool that installs, updates, and manages the external code libraries your project uses
Why It Matters
Package managers save time by letting you use pre-built solutions instead of writing everything from scratch
Real-World Example
Running 'npm install stripe' adds the Stripe payment library to your project automatically
Related Terms
npm
The default package manager for JavaScript, with millions of free packages available
pnpm
A fast, space-efficient alternative to npm for managing JavaScript packages
Dependency
External code that your project needs to function
Package
A bundle of code that can be easily shared and reused across projects
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Related Terms
npm
The default package manager for JavaScript, with millions of free packages available
pnpm
A fast, space-efficient alternative to npm for managing JavaScript packages
Dependency
External code that your project needs to function
Package
A bundle of code that can be easily shared and reused across projects
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs