Back End: Managing Packages with NPM - How to Use package.json, the Core of Any Node.js Project or npm Package

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I have difficulties choosing a platform for the lesson “How to Use package.json, the Core of Any Node.js Project or npm Package”.
I am stuck. Please I tried to use Glitch site builder but there is notice on their site indicating that hosting will no longer be supported free soon. So can you recommend a site builder I can use for this lesson.

I tried cloning the repository locally but I can’t run the local server because it gives an error message “cannot find express” in VS Code
In the instructions, the example link is:
http://localhost:3000/
So is the link we are to submit a temporary link just to pass the test and move on or we need to submit a permanent link of the project. How can I run the server and submit the local link to pass the test. Should I install express? How should I go about it?

My first opinion about this lesson is that the start is too complicated for a beginner. Please provide a boiler plate like gitpod in Relational Databases lesson. Thanks

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Managing Packages with NPM - How to Use package.json, the Core of Any Node.js Project or npm Package

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Hi @Billjay

You can use Gitpod like this:

https://gitpod.io/#github.com/freeCodeCamp/boilerplate-npm/

You’ll need a GitHub user account first.

Happy coding

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did you try to do npm i first?

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You can read through this article on how to run the backend challenges locally

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Thanks @Teller,

I just tried this gitpod and the first challenge worked. I am so grateful for the support.

Let me move on. I am counting on your continuous support :hugs:

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