Janik von Rotz


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Create and use nvm rc file

With nvm you can easily switch between node versions. When working on multiple project is recommended to create a .nvmrc file containing the targeted node version. Here is how.

First make sure node is on the right version.

➜  example-project git:(main) node -v
v12.22.6
➜  example-project git:(main) nvm use 14
Now using node v14.18.3 (npm v6.14.15)
➜  example-project git:(main) node -v
v14.18.3

Pipe the version into the .nvmrc file.

➜  example-project git:(main) node -v > .nvmrc

Then assume you switch to another version.

➜  example-project git:(main) ✗ nvm use 12
Now using node v12.22.6 (npm v6.14.15)
➜  example-project git:(main) ✗ cat .nvmrc
v14.18.3

In the project type nvm use and it will automatically load the version in the .nvmrc file.

➜  example-project git:(main) ✗ nvm use
Found '/home/janikvonrotz/jaiunedemande/.nvmrc' with version <v14.18.3>
Now using node v14.18.3 (npm v6.14.15)

Repeat this process for all projects.

Categories: JavaScript
Tags: node , nvm , version management
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