[readme] Add documentation for LTS updates which reinstall existing packages #2271
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…ackages Added an example for LTS updates that also reinstall the existing packages. This is useful for individuals who run the latest LTS version along with global packages and need to update when the LTS version gets bumped
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@ljharb I'm not sure why the checks failed. I'm just adding a line to the README.md. Thoughts? |
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@saikatdas0790 in this case it's because the branch needs to be rebased (not "updated" with a merge commit). I can take care of it for you. |
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Sure. Thank you 😊 |
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@ljharb So, I just tested this and turns out using --lts doesn't work But using 'lts/*' does work Here are screenshots: --lts 'lts/*' |
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Well that’s unfortunate :-) i assumed your example was based on you actually using that command. We’ll need to either revert this, tweak it, or fix the bug. |
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@ljharb My example was based on the "lts/*" command that I'd used. Based on your comments over here, I assumed the "--lts" was a drop in replacement. Apologies but I hadn't tested that explicitly :( I will add another pull request to change the readme to use "lts/*"? Also, apologies for the late replies. I've got the Github mobile app now that should let me know in case I've received a mention Also thank you for being patient with me. I'm relatively new to the nuances of the Github Pull Request workflow |
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A new PR to fix the docs sounds great; if you felt like filing (or locating and pinging) an issue about the actual command not working that'd be great too. |
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I will create a new PR and the new issue stating the actual command not working. I mostly have experience with front-end JavaScript and a bit of NodeJS foo. If someone is willing to provide inputs on how to pinpoint and fix the issue, I'd be willing to put in time to fix the actual command not working as well :) |
Added an example for LTS updates that also reinstall the existing packages.
This is useful for individuals who run the latest LTS version along with global packages and need to update when the LTS version gets bumped