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# [Difference between NPM and NPX Module](https://akshaykamath.hashnode.dev/difference-between-npm-and-npx-module?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

NPM The NPM stands for Node Package Manager. NPM is a Package Installation Tool, Used to install, delete, and update Javascript packages on your machine. NPM installs packages globally, which means that your machine may be polluted by packages that ...

Dec 1, 2022 · 2 min read · akshaykamath.hashnode.dev  
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