{"id":22966,"date":"2024-01-22T08:58:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T07:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/blog\/introduccion-a-las-instalaciones-globales-en-npm\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T18:44:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T17:44:30","slug":"introduccion-a-las-instalaciones-globales-en-npm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to global installations in NPM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a Spanish JavaScript developer, it is essential to understand how global installations work in NPM. In this article, we&#039;ll explore what global facilities are and how they can be leveraged to improve your development workflow. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about this topic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#%C2%BFQue_son_las_instalaciones_globales_de_NPM\" >What are NPM global installations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Beneficios_de_las_instalaciones_globales_en_NPM\" >Benefits of global installations in NPM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Reutilizacion_de_paquetes\" >Package reuse:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Ambiente_de_desarrollo_consistente\" >Consistent development environment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Mayor_productividad\" >Higher productivity:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Como_instalar_paquetes_de_forma_global_en_NPM\" >How to install packages globally in NPM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#Preguntas_frecuentes\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#%C2%BFPuedo_desinstalar_paquetes_globales_en_NPM\" >Can I uninstall global packages in NPM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#%C2%BFComo_puedo_ver_la_lista_de_paquetes_globales_instalados_en_mi_sistema\" >How can I see the list of global packages installed on my system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/introduction-to-global-installations-in-npm\/#%C2%BFHay_algun_riesgo_al_utilizar_instalaciones_globales_en_NPM\" >Are there any risks when using global installations in NPM?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_son_las_instalaciones_globales_de_NPM\"><\/span>What are NPM global installations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand global installations in NPM, we must first understand what NPM is. NPM (Node Package Manager) is a package manager for the JavaScript programming language. It allows developers to easily share, reuse, and distribute code packages.<\/p>\n<p>Global installations in NPM refer to installing packages globally on your system. This means that the packages will be available in any JavaScript project you work on on your machine, rather than being restricted to a specific project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beneficios_de_las_instalaciones_globales_en_NPM\"><\/span>Benefits of global installations in NPM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know what global installations are in NPM, let&#039;s explore some of the benefits they offer:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reutilizacion_de_paquetes\"><\/span>Package reuse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By installing packages globally, you can use them in multiple projects without having to reinstall them in each one. This makes it easier to reuse code and speeds up development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ambiente_de_desarrollo_consistente\"><\/span>Consistent development environment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By having access to global packages, you can ensure that all projects on your machine have a consistent development environment. This helps avoid compatibility issues and maintain an efficient workflow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mayor_productividad\"><\/span>Higher productivity:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Global installations can improve your productivity by avoiding the need to install and configure the same packages over and over again in different projects. This allows you to focus on writing code instead of worrying about installing dependencies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_instalar_paquetes_de_forma_global_en_NPM\"><\/span>How to install packages globally in NPM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Installing packages globally in NPM is very simple. You just need to run the following command in your terminal:<\/p>\n<pre>\nnpm install -g package_name\n<\/pre>\n<p>Replace &quot;package_name&quot; with the name of the package you want to install. Once the command has been executed successfully, the package will be globally available on your system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Global installations in NPM are a powerful tool that can improve your JavaScript development workflow. By allowing you to use packages globally, you can reuse code, maintain a consistent development environment, and increase your productivity. Now that you know how global installations work, it&#039;s time to make the most of this functionality in your projects!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPuedo_desinstalar_paquetes_globales_en_NPM\"><\/span>Can I uninstall global packages in NPM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can uninstall global packages in NPM using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre>\nnpm uninstall -g package_name\n<\/pre>\n<p>Replace &quot;package_name&quot; with the name of the package you want to uninstall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_puedo_ver_la_lista_de_paquetes_globales_instalados_en_mi_sistema\"><\/span>How can I see the list of global packages installed on my system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can see the list of global packages installed on your system by running the following command:<\/p>\n<pre>\nnpm list -g --depth=0\n<\/pre>\n<p>This command will list the installed global packages, without showing the dependencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHay_algun_riesgo_al_utilizar_instalaciones_globales_en_NPM\"><\/span>Are there any risks when using global installations in NPM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While global installations can be useful, it is important to note that they can also have some risks. One of the risks is that different projects may depend on different versions of the same global package, which can cause conflicts. Be sure to carefully manage your global dependencies and consider using virtual environments to avoid compatibility issues.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Spanish-speaking JavaScript developer, it is essential to understand how global installs work in NPM. In this article, we will explore what global installs are and how they can be leveraged to improve your development workflow. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this topic. 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