How to initialize npm in Node.js
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Initializing npm creates the essential package.json file that manages dependencies, scripts, and project metadata for Node.js applications. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, I’ve initialized thousands of npm projects for enterprise applications and development tools. From my expertise, the most efficient approach is using npm init with proper defaults. This method ensures consistent project setup and dependency management across all environments.