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# [Say hello to patch-package: An efficient approach to patching packages in node\_modules](https://blog.suryatejak.in/say-hello-to-patch-package-an-efficient-approach-to-patching-packages-in-nodemodules?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Background: When working on NodeJS project, I came across a bug with a third-party dependency. A quick fix was applied by modifying the source files directly in my node\_modules directory which got me thinking for efficient ways to accomplish this. P...

Oct 19, 2020 · 3 min read · blog.suryatejak.in  
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