Description

A package manager for JavaScript that aims to improve the performance of the installation process and reduce disk space usage. It uses a unique approach to store dependencies in a shared store, rather than installing them multiple times for different projects. pnpm supports features such as multi-registry support, global installation, and zero-disk installations.

pnpm's unique approach to dependency management is based on the concept of a "shared store." Instead of installing each dependency separately in each project directory, pnpm creates a single, centralized store where all packages are installed. When a project requires a package, pnpm creates a symbolic link from the project's node_modules directory to the shared store. This means that multiple projects can share the same copy of a package, which can help to reduce disk usage and avoid redundancies.

What’s better about this method or library

  1. Improved installation performance: pnpm's unique approach to dependency management can significantly reduce installation times, especially for monorepo projects with many dependencies.
  2. Reduced disk usage: by using a shared store to manage dependencies, pnpm can help to reduce disk usage and avoid redundancies.
  3. Monorepo support: pnpm provides features such as automatic workspace detection, parallel installation, and selective installation, which can make it a good choice for managing dependencies in monorepo projects.
  4. Multi-registry support: pnpm can be configured to work with multiple registries, which can be useful for projects that rely on both public and private packages.
  5. Zero disk installation: pnpm can install packages without creating any files on disk, which can be useful for quickly trying out new packages or testing different configurations.

What can we do with it

From a business standpoint:

  1. Improved development efficiency: help to install packages more quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and effort required to set up new projects or make changes to existing ones.
  2. Reduced infrastructure costs: by using a shared store to manage dependencies, help to reduce the amount of disk space required to store packages, potentially reducing the need for expensive storage infrastructure.
  3. Better scalability: pnpm's monorepo support and other features can make it easier to manage large and complex projects
  4. Increased flexibility: pnpm's support for multiple registries and package formats can make it easier to work with a wide range of third-party packages and tools

How should we adopt it

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