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package-lock.json File Documentation

Overview​

The package-lock.json file is automatically generated for any operations where npm modifies either the node_modules tree or package.json.

Purpose​

  • Ensures consistent installs across machines.
  • Contains exact versions of each installed package.

Best Practices​

  • Do not manually edit this file.
  • Commit this file to version control for consistent dependency resolution.

This document is a template for understanding the package-lock.json file in the Next.js project.