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nvm vs Volta

A comparison of nvm and Volta to manage Node.js projects (without Yarn).

Bootstrap Project with nvm

nvm install

Note: Node.js version is pinned in .nvmrc.

Bootstrap Project with Volta

Not necessary.

Install Node.js Dependencies with nvm

npm install

Install Node.js Dependencies with Volta

npm install

Note: Volta installs the right Node.js version when running npm install if the version is pinned in the volta section in package.json.

Continue Work with a Project with nvm

cd project
nvm use

Continue Work with a Project with Volta

cd project

Note: No extra steps necessary with Volta.

Update Node.js version with nvm

nvm install

Update Node.js version with Volta

The next time npm install is executed Volta will automatically update Node.js.

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