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description: "Discussion on \"How npm Crashed Our VPS (and What Finally Fixed It)\". A simple switch saved our server from memory overload."
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# [How npm Crashed Our VPS (and What Finally Fixed It)](https://code.olushola.blog/how-npm-crashed-our-vps-and-what-finally-fixed-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A simple switch saved our server from memory overload.

Oct 31, 2025 · 3 min read · code.olushola.blog  
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