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secoif on May 28, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Your first Node.js module

It should also be pointed out you rarely need to edit the package.json manually:

npm init: Prompts for basic/common package.json entries

npm install --save: Install a module and place into dependencies

npm install --save-dev: Install a module and place into dev dependencies

npm install --save-optional: Install a module and place into optional dependencies

http://blog.timoxley.com/post/22371787222/handy-new-options-...

c_t_montgomery on May 28, 2012 [–]

I was debating whether or not to put it in there. Since Isaac mentions it in his article that I link to, I figured most people would see it there. Very valid point though. I think I may edit the post and put it up there. Thanks!

c_t_montgomery on May 28, 2012 | [–]

...and the post has been updated. Thanks again.

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