nodejs - module installation

[peterchan75]

Hi,
I have been experimenting node js recently. I notice that npm with install the modules in the current directory in the node_modules folder. If the nodejs script that uses these modules and it's moved to another location, then the script will not work. Unless, the path is in require(). This is a messy approach. It would be best if all the modules are in one location. How to get npm install to put modules at a specific location and a fast way to indication the module location in require().

Thanks in advance.

 

[davidktw]

Hi,
I have been experimenting node js recently. I notice that npm with install the modules in the current directory in the node_modules folder. If the nodejs script that uses these modules and it's moved to another location, then the script will not work. Unless, the path is in require(). This is a messy approach. It would be best if all the modules are in one location. How to get npm install to put modules at a specific location and a fast way to indication the module location in require().

Thanks in advance.

https://nodejs.dev/learn/npm-global-or-local-packages
Local installation is preferred if you want to have your application packaged in a self contain manner.

 

[Trader11]

Hi,
I have been experimenting node js recently. I notice that npm with install the modules in the current directory in the node_modules folder. If the nodejs script that uses these modules and it's moved to another location, then the script will not work. Unless, the path is in require(). This is a messy approach. It would be best if all the modules are in one location. How to get npm install to put modules at a specific location and a fast way to indication the module location in require().

Thanks in advance.

As davidktw mentioned, follow the convention of installing project dependencies in local project directory and gitignore node modules.

 

[peterchan75]

Thanks folks.
I have to be mindful of the dependencies when I move the script to another location.