Stop Installing Node.js and Global Npm Packages, Use Docker Instead: Protect your system from vulnerabilities

There is a way to keep our computers isolated from malicious npm packages and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It’s almost like Node and npm will be on an island.

We can use a Docker container to run Node.js and install npm packages.

What are Docker containers and why should we use them?

Docker is a software technology that creates a container that runs on our computer. A container is like running a mini computer within ours and restricts access to our files. …

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