How to Update NPM Packages:

The Node Package Manager (npm) provides various features to help you install and maintain your project's dependencies.

Dependencies can become outdated over time due to :

• bug fixes.


• new features.


• and other updates.

The more project dependencies you have, the harder it is to keep up with these updates.

Outdated packages can pose a threat to:

• security and


• can have negative effects on performance.

Up-to-date packages prevent vulnerabilities. This means that periodic dependency checks and updates are important.

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