Getting Started with `npm init` 📦

📦 What is `npm init`? 

The `npm init` command is used to initialize a new Node.js project by generating a `package.json` file. This file acts as the blueprint for your project, storing essential details such as dependencies, scripts, and project metadata.

Running `npm init` efficiently sets up your project by prompting you to fill in details like the project name, version, author, and more.

Key points:
- Initialization: Typically, `npm init` is used to initialize new Node.js projects or reinitialize an existing project.
- Reinitialization: When reinitializing an existing project, it will overwrite the current `package.json` file. Keep this in mind as it will replace the previous content.

🔄 Reinitialize Example:
Every time you run `npm init`, you’ll be asked the same questions in the terminal, and a new `package.json` will be generated. You can view this file in your code editor, or you can list your project’s files in the terminal with the command:
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📚 Good Practice Tip:
Don't forget to include a `README.md` markdown file for each of your projects! This will help document your project for other developers or future you!