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Installing NPM on Amazon Linux AMI: A Guide

As a data scientist or software engineer, setting up your environment is one of the first tasks you undertake before commencing any project. In this article, we’re going to cover how to install NPM (Node Package Manager) on Amazon Linux AMI. NPM is a default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. It’s an essential tool for any developer working with Node.js as it allows them to install and manage package dependencies.
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Installing NPM on Amazon Linux AMI: A Guide

As a data scientist or software engineer, setting up your environment is one of the first tasks you undertake before commencing any project. In this article, we’re going to cover how to install NPM (Node Package Manager) on Amazon Linux AMI. NPM is a default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. It’s an essential tool for any developer working with Node.js as it allows them to install and manage package dependencies.

What is Amazon Linux AMI?

The Amazon Linux AMI is a supported and maintained Linux image provided by Amazon Web Services for use on Amazon EC2. It is designed to provide a stable, secure, and high-performance execution environment for applications running on Amazon EC2.

Pre-Requisites

Before we begin, ensure you have Amazon EC2 instance running Amazon Linux AMI. Also, you must have superuser (root) access.

Installation Steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install NPM on Amazon Linux AMI:

Step 1: Update the System

First, ensure your system is up-to-date:

sudo yum update -y

This command will update all the packages and dependencies on your Linux instance.

Step 2: Install Node.js

Before you can install NPM, you must have Node.js installed. Run the following command:

sudo yum install -y nodejs

This will install Node.js onto your instance.

Step 3: Install NPM

Once Node.js is installed, you can now install NPM:

sudo yum install -y npm

This command will install NPM on your Amazon Linux instance.

Step 4: Verify Installation

Finally, verify that NPM is installed successfully:

npm -v

This command will display the version of NPM that was installed, indicating that the installation was successful.

Conclusion

And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed NPM on Amazon Linux AMI. With NPM installed, you can now proceed to install and manage your Node.js packages with ease.

Remember, NPM is an essential tool in modern software development, especially when working in a Node.js environment. It simplifies the process of managing and updating your project dependencies, leading to more efficient and stable software development.

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