Uploading a reactjs code in github, without the node_modules folder

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I want to upload a react app in github. But, I dont want to HOST IT. I only want to keep the codes there. But while uploading, I had problem with uploading the node_modules folder. I searched other repo, and even there node_modules folder wasn't present. Still their code could be used by running a command called npm install or something similar to that.

What are the steps to upload My ReactJS Code without uploading the node_modules. But in such a way, by which anyone can install all the node modules by npm install or something similar to that?

Just .gitignore the node_modules/ directory, which e.g. Create React App does by default. — jonrsharpe
– jonrsharpe, Commented Jun 3, 2021 at 15:24

calvh · Accepted Answer · 2021-06-03 15:41:13Z

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To tell git to exclude something in your project, you use a .gitignore file. In the .gitignore file, you can add patterns to files or folders and git will not track any of those files.

Here is a template for Node projects given by GitHub. It excludes the node_modules folder. Put it in your project root and remember to rename it to just .gitignore (note the period in front).

edited Jun 3, 2021 at 15:41

answered Jun 3, 2021 at 15:30

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