What are the best practices for using the npm version command?

What are the best practices for using the npm version command?

The npm version command is used to bump the version of your package. Best practices include using semantic versioning, ensuring your code is tested before versioning, and committing changes before running the command.

Can you explain semantic versioning?

Sure! Semantic versioning consists of three numbers: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH. Increment MAJOR for incompatible changes, MINOR for backward-compatible features, and PATCH for backward-compatible bug fixes.

Should I update the version in my package.json manually?

It's generally better to use the npm version command to update the version in package.json automatically, as it ensures consistency and also creates a git tag.

What if I want to skip a version number?

You can skip a version by specifying the version directly, like npm version 1.2.0, or by using the --no-git-tag-version flag if you don't want to create a tag.