This PR addresses general issues with npm version detection and provides a robust solution to handle version determination based on the package-lock.json file. It updates the enable_corepack_for_npm_and_yarn feature by setting the default npm version to 10 when the feature flag is enabled. Previously, the default npm version was set to 8. This update ensures compatibility with the latest npm features while solving broader problems related to npm version detection.
Why is this change needed?
To address inconsistencies in detecting the installed npm version across different lockfile scenarios.
To align with the latest npm version (10) for improved functionality and support.
To provide a seamless user experience by handling various edge cases, including missing or malformed lockfiles.
Anything you want to highlight for special attention from reviewers?
The new method npm_version_numeric_latest determines the npm version to use based on the lockfileVersion field in the package-lock.json file. It defaults to npm 10 in cases where the field is missing or invalid.
Conditional logic was added in npm_version_numeric to call npm_version_numeric_latest when the feature flag is enabled.
Edge cases, such as empty or incorrectly formatted lockfiles, have been considered in the implementation.
How will you know you've accomplished your goal?
Tests confirm the correct npm version is detected based on the lockfile version and that the default is set to npm 10 under the enable_corepack_for_npm_and_yarn feature flag.
The implementation handles scenarios with and without valid lockfiles gracefully.
Users experience consistent and accurate npm version detection, with npm 10 as the default when the feature flag is active.
Checklist
[x] I have run the complete test suite to ensure all tests and linters pass.
[x] I have thoroughly tested my code changes to ensure they work as expected, including adding additional tests for new functionality.
[x] I have written clear and descriptive commit messages.
[x] I have provided a detailed description of the changes in the pull request, including the problem it addresses, how it fixes the problem, and any relevant details about the implementation.
[x] I have ensured that the code is well-documented and easy to understand.
What are you trying to accomplish?
This PR addresses general issues with npm version detection and provides a robust solution to handle version determination based on the
package-lock.jsonfile. It updates theenable_corepack_for_npm_and_yarnfeature by setting the default npm version to 10 when the feature flag is enabled. Previously, the default npm version was set to 8. This update ensures compatibility with the latest npm features while solving broader problems related to npm version detection.Why is this change needed?
Anything you want to highlight for special attention from reviewers?
npm_version_numeric_latestdetermines the npm version to use based on thelockfileVersionfield in thepackage-lock.jsonfile. It defaults to npm 10 in cases where the field is missing or invalid.npm_version_numericto callnpm_version_numeric_latestwhen the feature flag is enabled.How will you know you've accomplished your goal?
enable_corepack_for_npm_and_yarnfeature flag.Checklist