This guide outlines the steps to prepare, create, and publish a prerelease version of your package.
1. Preparing for Prerelease
Ensure all changes are committed before creating a prerelease version.
git add .
git commit -m "chore: prepare for new prerelease version"
2. Creating the Prerelease Version
Use npm version to create a prerelease version with a specified identifier:
npm version prerelease --preid=your-feature-name
This command will:
- Increment the patch version.
- Add the prerelease identifier (
your-feature-name). - Create a new git commit with the updated version.
- Create a new git tag for the version.
- Update the
package.jsonfile with the new version.
3. Building the Project
Before publishing, ensure the project is built properly:
npm run build
4. Publishing the Prerelease Version
Publish the prerelease version to npm with a specific tag:
npm publish --tag your-feature-name
This ensures:
- The package is published with the specified prerelease tag.
- Users can install the prerelease version without affecting the latest stable release.
5. Installing a Prerelease Version
To install the prerelease version of the package, use:
npm install your-package-name@your-feature-name
This allows testing of the prerelease version before merging it into the stable release.
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