will be set to the latest dist-tag (becoming the latest, maintained version of npm).To ensure is considered 'non-breaking' for Node.js LTS we will codify a set of exit criteria in collaboration with the Release WG.The CLI team will continue to cut minor & patch versions of v9.x, addressing any feedback or unexpected issues arising from the breaking changes (outlined below).was released & set to the next-9 dist-tag (previously used for pre-releases).

With that in mind, we’ve put together a phased roll-out plan outlined below: Timeline to GAĪlthough we have published v9.0.0, we are not immediately setting this release to latest in the npm registry or considering this “Generally Available.” Our team has been coordinating with the Node.js Release WG on a phased approach to making v9 the next major version of the CLI available to the widest audience this means ensuring v9 can be safely backported to as many Node.js LTS versions as possible. Notably, Docker users should find this release to to be beneficial as we simplifie file permissions (ref. We believe the changes made lay the ground-work for future improvements to the default npm experience long-term. Our goal with this major release was to standardize appropriate defaults and clean up legacy configurations where possible. You can start using npm v9.0.0 today by running: $ npm i -g About this release The npm CLI team has been working hard over the past few months and are happy to announce the release of the next major version – v9.0.0 Installation

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