How to import a dependency in JSON

When using package.json one of the most important things is to install dependencies..

For no dependencies you can write one line: "dependencies": {}

If you want a dependencie for example react you can do it single-lined but its recommended to make it multi-line:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "react": "^18.2.0"
  }
}

The first number 18 indicates major update when that ticks up.

The second number after the first period indicates a minor update when that ticks up.

The third number after the second period indicates a patch when that ticks up.

Using ^ at the start means it will auto-update versions that update the second or third number. but it wont auto-update it if it changes the first number(EG: 18 > 19 will not happen ).

Using ~ at the start means it will auto-update versions that update the third number. but it wont auto-update it if it changes the first or second number(EG: 18.1.0 > 18.2.0 will not happen ).

Using no prefix and just putting the version number means it will auto-update any version even if it changes the first or second or third number.

Inequality ranges let you specify the exact versions that can be auto-updated you can set the minimum version and the maximum version (Use if you want more control over version auto-updating).

In your JSON, you will need to add:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "dependencieName": "[PREFIX]DependencyVersion",
    // comments only available with .JSONC files; remove from package.json.
    // add your other dependencies here
  }
}

Hope that helped! If you have any questions you may ask them in the comments.