What's the difference between npm and Yarn cache?

What's the difference between npm and Yarn cache?

The main difference lies in how they manage and store cached packages. Yarn uses a global cache, while npm caches packages in a local directory.

Which one is faster when installing packages?

Yarn is generally faster due to its parallel installation process, while npm installs packages sequentially.

Can I clear the cache in both npm and Yarn?

Yes, you can clear the cache. For npm, use npm cache clean --force, and for Yarn, use yarn cache clean.

Is there a difference in how they handle dependencies?

Yes, Yarn uses a lockfile (yarn.lock) to ensure consistent installs across environments, while npm uses package-lock.json.