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YARN VS NPM
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES

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Yarn and npm are both

package managers
for JavaScript.

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They automate the process of:

installing,
upgrading,
configuring,
and removing dependencies
from a project's environment.

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Speed & Performance

Yarn installs packages in parallel,

optimizing the process to fetch and
install multiple packages at once,
which generally results in faster
installation times

npm, on the other hand, installs

packages sequentially, handling
each package one at a time, which
can be slower compared to Yarn's
parallel installation process

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Security
Yarn performs checks behind the
scenes to ensure the integrity of
installed packages, adding an extra
layer of security by verifying every
installed package before its code is
executed

npm has made significant

improvements in its security
features over recent versions,
including performing security
checks on each install.

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Dependency
Management
Yarn uses a lockfile by default to
ensure that the same versions of a
project's dependencies are installed
across all machines, providing more
reliable and consistent installations.

npm also uses a lockfile but has

been criticized for not being as
strict as Yarn's, which can lead to
inconsistencies in dependency
versions across different
environments

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Conclusion
Choosing between Yarn and npm
ultimately depends on specific project
requirements, personal preferences,
and priorities such as speed, security,
and ease of use.

While Yarn offers faster installations

and enhanced security, npm has a
vast community and a large
repository of packages.

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