Cheat Sheets

Last Updated on January 13, 2024 by Neil Murray

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NPM commands #

  • npm install – installs all npm packages defined in package.json file
  • npm outdated – lists all npm packages that are out of date on local install
  • npm update – updates all npm packages that are out of date
  • npm start – gives access to current Javascript development at http://localhost:3000. Any changes are reloaded automatically
  • npm run develop – rebuilds CF7 Skins plugins in wp-admin (includes unminified code & map files which makes debugging easier)
  • npm run build – use for production builds of CF7 Skins plugins (includes minification for wordpress.org etc.)

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Delete node_modules #

You may need to follow this procedure after each major change e.g. switching to a different branch:

  • Delete node_modules folder – removes package.json setup for previous branch
  • npm install or yarn install – installs current package.json setup

Tip: This ensures the build process matches with the process defined on the current branch.

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Avoid adding node_modules folder to Trash #

To avoid adding the node_modules folder to Trash (which can become very large with repeated deletions) select the node_modules folder then press Shift + Delete keyboard combination. Your selected folders/files will be permanently deleted without going to Recycle Bin.

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Update Node.js and npm on Windows #

To update Node.js and npm you can just download and run the latest MSI. The MSI will update your installed node and npm.

You can also use nvm (macOS/Linux) or nvm-windows to switch Node versions between different projects.

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Windows command line commands #

  • clear – clears command line interface
  • Ctrl + c – exits running npm command
  • Ctrl + Shift + r – reloads a website page ignoring local browser cache
  • Ctrl + Shift + del – brings up the cache control from preferences (Chrome)
  • exit – shuts down command line interface

Tip: See How to Clear the Cache in Google Chrome.

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Regular Expressions #

Further reading:

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Notes:

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Save all Images to Sync – use ..\Sync\..\ADD FOLDER