What is the best way to manage various versions of JS libraries across different branches?

As a novice developer, I dabble in creating applications for personal use. My go-to tools are the Quasar framework for the front end and Python for the back end.

I maintain a git repository where the master branch houses my "production code," but now I am eager to experiment with the newest version of Quasar that utilizes Vue 3.

My main concern is managing the new dependencies introduced by this upgraded framework.

To bootstrap the framework, I run 

quasar create testvue3 --branch next
, which performs various tasks, including installing npm libraries automatically.

These libraries typically reside within the node_modules folder, which is excluded from version control through .gitignore.

Now, my question is: when transitioning between the master and v2 branches (where I plan to re-bootstrap my frontend), how should I handle dependencies?

  • Should I include node_modules in the repository?
  • Or execute npm install each time I switch branches?
  • Is there a different approach I should consider?

Note: Although a related post discussing whether the "node_modules" folder should be included in a git repository was recommended, it does not provide specific guidance on managing different branches and ensuring the correct environment and libraries are maintained during transitions.

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Answer №1

Each branch may have a unique set of content within the package.json file, with varying dependencies or versions. It is crucial to execute npm install when switching between branches to ensure that all required dependencies are properly installed on your local environment. If there are no changes detected, running the install command will result in a message indicating that nothing has been modified. Some IDEs, like WebStorm, may suggest running npm install only when necessary. Important points to remember:

  1. Include package.json and package-lock.json in your Git repository, but exclude node_modules due to its large size
  2. When adding a dependency, remember to commit all changes to these two files using git commit
  3. After switching branches, always run npm install to ensure that all dependency requirements are satisfied

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