What does npm update do?

What does npm update do?

npm update is a command that updates the packages in your project to their latest versions based on the version ranges specified in your package.json file.

How does it handle dependencies?

It updates the dependencies listed in your package.json, and if there are any new versions available that fit the specified version range, it will install those.

Will it update the package.json file?

Yes, if a package is updated to a newer version, npm will also update the package.json file to reflect the new version.

What if I want to update a specific package?

You can use npm update <package-name> to update a specific package to the latest version that matches the version range in your package.json.

Is there a way to see what will be updated before actually updating?

Yes, you can use npm outdated to see which packages are outdated and what versions are available before you run the update.