Why_--legacy-peer-deps is Better than --force in npm

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🚀 Developers, let's talk about npm package installations!

If you’ve ever faced dependency conflicts while using npm, you might have encountered these two flags:

✅ --legacy-peer-deps
⚠️ --force

But which one is better? Let’s break it down. 👇

⚡ --legacy-peer-deps (Recommended)
✔️ Ignores peer dependency conflicts but still tries to respect dependencies.
✔️ Works best when upgrading or dealing with older projects.
✔️ Reduces chances of breaking your application.

⚠️ --force (Use with Caution)
❌ Ignores ALL dependency constraints and installs whatever is available.
❌ Can lead to breaking changes, bugs, and inconsistent project states.
❌ Not ideal for production projects.

🛠️ Best Practice?
👉 Use --legacy-peer-deps whenever possible. It’s safer and helps maintain project stability.
👉 Only use --force as a last resort when you’re ready to debug issues manually.

What’s your experience with npm dependency conflicts? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💬

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