npm and nvm and node update guide code example
Example 1: update npm with nvm
nvm install-latest-npm
Example 2: update node with nvm
// to see which versions of node you have run:
nvm ls
// example:
// nvm ls
// v8.10.0
// -> v8.16.0
// v10.21.0
// system
// default -> 8.16.0 (-> v8.16.0)
// in this case use
nvm use 10.21.0
// you can also uninstall and reinstall if you are having issues
// by following the steps in:
// https://stackabuse.com/how-to-uninstall-node-js-from-mac-osx/