NPM Audit fix

 npm audit fix is a command used to automatically fix vulnerabilities

found in your Node.js project's dependencies. It is provided by npm,

the Node Package Manager, and is a useful tool to ensure your project

is using secure packages.

When you run npm audit fix, the following steps are typically taken:

Audit: The command first runs npm audit to identify any known security

vulnerabilities in the packages you have installed in your project.

Resolve Vulnerabilities: It attempts to automatically resolve the

vulnerabilities

by updating the affected packages to their latest secure versions.

If possible, it will update to a version that does not have the vulnerability.

Package.json Update: If npm audit fix makes any changes to the

installed packages, it will update the package.json file to

reflect the new package versions and their dependencies.

Lock File Update: It will also update the package-lock.json file

(or npm-shrinkwrap.json for older versions of npm) to ensure that

the dependency versions are locked in, providing a consistent

environment for future installations.

Dependency Tree Restructuring: In some cases, resolving vulnerabilities

might result in changes to the project's dependency tree, including the

installation or removal of certain packages to satisfy version requirements.

It's important to note that while npm audit fix is a handy tool for

automatically fixing vulnerabilities, it may not be able to resolve

all issues. In some cases, you might need to manually update dependencies

or address vulnerabilities by changing the way you use certain packages in

your code.

Keep in mind the following best practices:

Always review the changes proposed by npm audit fix before accepting them,

as updating dependencies could introduce breaking changes to your project.

Make sure to test your application thoroughly after running npm audit fix

to ensure that the updates did not introduce any regressions or compatibility

issues.

Regularly audit your project for vulnerabilities and update dependencies as

new security patches are released. This is an ongoing process to maintain a

secure application.

To run npm audit fix, open your terminal and navigate to your Node.js

project's directory, then run the following command:

npm audit fix

After the command completes its tasks, remember to check the project for any

unintended consequences and verify that your application still functions correctly.