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title: "Discussion on \"📦 Day 5: Understanding NPM, Creating package.json, and Installing Dependencies in Node.js\" | Hashnode"
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# [📦 Day 5: Understanding NPM, Creating package.json, and Installing Dependencies in Node.js](https://codeswithpayal.hashnode.dev/day-5-understanding-npm-creating-packagejson-and-installing-dependencies-in-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn about NPM, \`package.json\`, and managing dependencies in Node.js. Discover how to install, use, and uninstall packages effectively

Jun 27, 2025 · 7 min read · codeswithpayal.hashnode.dev  
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