Exploring Commonly Used npm Packages

Learn the purpose and usage of five key npm packages: Express.js, Axios, dotenv, lodash, and nodemon.

We'll cover the following...

Express.js: Simplifying web servers
Axios: Streamlining HTTP requests
Dotenv: Secure configuration management
Lodash: Utility library for data manipulation
Nodemon: Enhancing development workflow
Key takeaways

Node.js development is greatly enhanced by the vast array of npm packages available. Some packages are so essential that they’re considered must-know tools for any developer. In this lesson, we’ll survey five such packages and their features:

Express.js: A web server framework.
Axios: A library for making HTTP requests.
dotenv: For secure configuration management.
Lodash: A utility library for working with data.
nodemon: A utility for automatic server restarts.

This is just an overview of these packages. Each deserves in-depth exploration to fully grasp its capabilities and best practices.