npmÖkosystem
The npmÖkosystem refers to the network of Node.js packages, tooling, and practices centered on the npm registry and the npm command-line interface. It enables developers to share and reuse JavaScript code for server, web, and desktop applications, and the registry hosts millions of packages ranging from small utilities to full frameworks.
Core components include the registry at registry.npmjs.org and the npm CLI used to install, publish, update,
Governance and distribution: npm, Inc. historically ran the registry and related services; it was acquired by
Ecosystem and usage: The npm ecosystem provides libraries and tools across frontend, backend, tooling, and devops,
Challenges and considerations: Dependency management, version fragmentation, and supply chain security are ongoing concerns. Licensing, governance,