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# [Understanding package.json and package-lock.json](https://swapn652.hashnode.dev/understanding-packagejson-and-package-lockjson?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover how to effectively manage dependencies with package.json and package-lock.json files. Get an understanding of package.json and package-lock.json

Apr 2, 2023 · 4 min read · swapn652.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 28, 2023  
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## Written by

[Swapnil Pant](https://hashnode.com/@swapn652)

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Software Engineer | Experimenting with various new tech stacks...

I'm a Software Engineer who loves challenges and is good at decision making. Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, Node.JS, Express.JS, and React, with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, I'm passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and taking on new challenges.

## Responses 2

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[Neha Nupur](https://hashnode.com/@nehanupur)

[Apr 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-packagejson-and-package-lockjson/64297e8e619503ecc779397e/comment/644256fc2116b71faa8f992c)

Awesome Swapnil 🙌

[Swapnil Pant](https://hashnode.com/@swapn652)

[Apr 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-packagejson-and-package-lockjson/64297e8e619503ecc779397e/comment/644256fc2116b71faa8f992c#reply-644283704e068825836cb050)

Thanks

[Avi Garg](https://hashnode.com/@thesparkcreator)

[Apr 3, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-packagejson-and-package-lockjson/64297e8e619503ecc779397e/comment/642aa353b49153e7098ce77e)

useful

[Swapnil Pant](https://hashnode.com/@swapn652)

[Apr 3, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-packagejson-and-package-lockjson/64297e8e619503ecc779397e/comment/642aa353b49153e7098ce77e#reply-642aa489b49153e7098ce7fd)

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