Before Using Any NPM Package

Someone shared an npm package with you. Before using it, spend a few minutes reviewing it.

Step 1

Open the npm package page. Read the package description and README. Understand what problem the package solves.

Step 2

Open the GitHub repository from the npm page. Check the source code and project structure.

Step 3

Review the README. Check whether installation steps and examples are clear.

Step 4

Check whether README links to documentation and documentation links back to README.

Step 5

Read dev.md. Check whether another developer can easily understand and continue the project.