A workflow guide for npm package authors

Releasing an npm package is like trekking through the wilderness. The ideal path will depend on how experienced you are, how much of a hurry you’re in, and whether you’re hiking alone or in a group. This post describes one way to plot a course (the best way).

Truth be told I’m writing this primarily for Future David, because I know he’ll forget the npm commands and make the same mistakes over and over again if I don’t write it all out for him. But maybe you’ll find it useful too.

Assumptions