Global npm Modules and nodemon

The video tutorial explains the difference between local and global NPM packages, focusing on the installation and use of Nodemon as a global package. It covers the installation process, troubleshooting common issues, and demonstrates how to use Nodemon to automatically restart Node.js applications upon code changes. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of upcoming topics, including command line arguments and file system operations.

What is the primary benefit of installing an NPM package globally?

• It provides a graphical user interface for the package.

• It automatically updates the package across all projects.

• It reduces the size of the node_modules folder in each project.

• It allows the package to be used in any project without requiring installation in each one.

Which command is used to install Nodemon globally?

• npm install nodemon --local

• npm install nodemon -g

• npm install nodemon --save

• npm install nodemon

What should you do if you encounter an error while installing a global package on Linux or Mac?

• Reinstall Node.js.

• Restart your computer and try again.

• Switch to a different package manager.

• Use the command with 'sudo' to run it as an administrator.

How can you verify that Nodemon has been installed correctly?

• Check if it appears in package.json.

• Run 'nodemon -v' to see the version number.

• Look for it in the node_modules folder.

• Try to uninstall it and see if an error occurs.

What is the main advantage of using Nodemon during development?

• It compiles the code into a binary format.

• It automatically restarts the application when code changes are detected.

• It provides a visual interface for debugging.

• It reduces the memory usage of the application.

How do you stop the Nodemon process?

• Use the 'exit' command.

• Close the terminal window.

• Press 'Control + C' in the terminal.

• Restart your computer.

What command do you use to run a script with Nodemon?

• npm start script.js

• nodemon script.js

• node script.js

• nodemon run script.js