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Yarn (Version 3.4.1) – Ubuntu 22.04

Overview​

Category: Frameworks
Supported OS: Ubuntu 22.04

Yarn (Yet Another Resource Negotiator) is a fast, reliable, and secure package manager for JavaScript and Node.js applications, serving as an advanced alternative to NPM. Yarn uses Node.js to efficiently track libraries and dependencies, helping teams share solutions and manage JavaScript runtime environments with ease.

Software Included​

  • Node.js: 18.15.0
  • NPM: 9.5.0
  • Yarn: 3.4.1

Getting Started After Deployment​

1. Firewall Configuration​

Allow only SSH (port 22, rate limited) access for security.

2. Deployment Message​

During deployment, you will be logged out and see the following message:

Please wait until the installation is completed.... Connection to $IPADDRESS closed.

Do not log in for at least 2 minutes after the instance is created to allow the setup to complete.

3. First Login Steps​

  • Log in as the ubuntu user, using your set password or SSH key.

  • Switch to the root user without a password:

    sudo su -

4. Checking and Updating Yarn​

  • Check the installed Yarn version:

    yarn --version

  • To update Yarn to the latest stable version, run:

    yarn set version stable

  • After updating, run a new install to refresh project artifacts before committing any changes.

Next Steps​

With Yarn installed, you can begin managing your JavaScript projects. For a list of common commands and best practices, refer to the official Yarn documentation.