This page lists the NPM commands used to install front-end dependencies, watch assets for changes, and build production-ready assets.
To install dependencies into the node_modules directory run this command.
npm installIf
npm installfails, this could be caused by user permissions of npm. The recommended way to install npm is throughNode Version Manager.
The watch command compiles the components, then monitors the files for changes and recompiles them.
npm run watchAfter all updates are done, this command compiles the assets locally, minifies them and makes them ready for production.
npm run prodQ: How do I install front-end dependencies?
A: Run npm install to install dependencies into the node_modules directory.
Q: What should I do if npm install fails?
A: This is usually caused by npm user permissions; the recommended fix is to install npm through Node Version Manager.
Q: How do I get assets to recompile automatically while developing?
A: Run npm run watch, which compiles the components and then monitors files for changes, recompiling them as needed.
Q: How do I prepare assets for production?
A: Run npm run prod to compile and minify the assets locally, making them ready for production.