How to use o use npm with VS Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has built-in support for npm (Node Package Manager).

To learn how to install Node.js you can follow this link.

Here are the steps to use npm with VS Code:

Step 1: Open your project in VS Code

• Open VS Code.
• Click on "File" > "Open Folder".
• Navigate to your project folder and select it.

Step 2: Open the integrated terminal

• Click on "View" > "Terminal" or press the "Ctrl" + "`" keys to open the integrated terminal.
• You can also right-click on the project folder and select "Open in Terminal".

Step 3: Install npm packages

• Type npm install package-name in the terminal to install a package.
• Replace package-name with the name of the package you want to install.
• For example, to install the react package, type npm install react.

Step 4: Run npm commands

• Type npm command-name in the terminal to run an npm command.
• Replace command-name with the name of the command you want to run.
• For example, to start the development server, type npm start.

Step 5: Update npm packages

• Type npm update package-name in the terminal to update a package.
• Replace package-name with the name of the package you want to update.
• For example, to update the react package, type npm update react.

Step 6: Uninstall npm packages

• Type npm uninstall package-name in the terminal to uninstall a package.
• Replace package-name with the name of the package you want to uninstall.
• For example, to uninstall the react package, type npm uninstall react.

That's it! These are the basic steps to use npm with VS Code. You can also use the VS Code GUI to install, update, and uninstall npm packages. To do this, click on the "Explorer" tab on the left-hand side, right-click on the "node_modules" folder, and select "Install Package". You can then search for and install the package you want.