Package Management
npx
What It Is
A tool for running packages without installing them globally
Analogy
A rental car — use it once without buying it
Try It Out
Using npx
Related Terms in Package Management
Package
A pre-made sauce you buy instead of making from scratch
Dependency
An ingredient your recipe requires — if it's missing, the dish won't work
npm (Node Package Manager)
A grocery store for JavaScript code — you tell it what you need, it gets it for you
Installing Globally (-g)
Buying a kitchen appliance for your home vs. renting it for one recipe