How Do I Start Yarn in Windows?

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Installing Yarn

Before using Yarn, install it following these steps:

  • Install Yarn on Windows:
    • Install Yarn by Chocolatey, which will also install node.js if needed.
    • Alternatively, download the file from GitHub and follow the installation steps.
    • Run the file, accept the license, select the destination, and click install.

Setting Up Yarn

  • Yarn Installation Requirements:
    • Administrative rights are needed to install Yarn on Windows Server.
    • Yarn installation requires disk space on Windows Server.
    • It is recommended to install Node.js before Yarn.

Using Yarn

  • Running Yarn on Windows:
    • Open PowerShell as an admin to install and check the Yarn version.
    • Follow the steps to install Yarn on Windows via MSI Installer, or use npm with Node.js, or PowerShell commands.

Additional Information

  • Yarn Features:

    • Yarn streamlines development and offers advantages over npm.
    • It provides version management and installs all project dependencies.

  • Platform-Specific Details:

    • Global Yarn directories vary by platform, with Windows using the AppData location and Linux using local or share configs.

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