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--- java-script:npm:global-local-packages [2023/08/09 17:04] – odefta
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 **Versioning**: Each project can have its own version of the package, reducing conflicts. \\
+===== Comparison =====
+  - **Flexibility**: **Local** installation with npx offers more flexibility, as you can have different versions for different projects.
+  - **Ease of use**: **Global** installation is easier to use across multiple projects but might lead to version conflicts.
+  - **Isolation**: Using npx with **local** packages ensures that your project’s dependencies are isolated from other projects, leading to more predictable behavior.
+===== Example =====
+Suppose you want to use terser to minify files:
+==== Global Installation ====
+Install:
+<code>
+npm install -g terser
+</code>
+and then run:
+<code>
+terser file.js -o file.min.js
+</code>
+==== Local Installation ====
+Install:
+<code>
+npm install terser
+</code>
+and then run within the project where terser is installed:
+<code>
+npx terser file.js -o file.min.js
+</code>