What are npm workspaces and how do I use them?

What are npm workspaces and how do I use them?

Npm workspaces are a set of features in npm that allow you to manage multiple packages within a single repository. They help in organizing projects with multiple packages, making it easier to manage dependencies and scripts.

Can you give me an example of how to set up npm workspaces?

Sure! To set up npm workspaces, you need to create a package.json file in your root directory and add a workspaces field. For example:

{
  "name": "my-monorepo",
  "private": true,
  "workspaces": [
    "packages/*"
  ]
}

This configuration allows you to manage all packages located in the packages directory.

How do I install dependencies for all workspaces?

You can install dependencies for all workspaces by running npm install in the root directory. This will install the dependencies for each workspace defined in your workspaces array.

What are the benefits of using npm workspaces?

The benefits include better organization of code, easier dependency management, and the ability to run scripts across multiple packages from a single command.