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NuGet vs pnpm: What are the differences?

  1. Installation Method: NuGet is a package manager for .NET that can be installed globally via the NuGet Command Line Interface (CLI) or Visual Studio. On the other hand, pnpm is installed globally using Node.js.

  2. Package Installation: NuGet installs packages into the project's "packages" directory, which can bloat the project size with duplicate dependencies. In contrast, pnpm uses a single shared store for all projects, reducing disk space usage significantly.

  3. Versioning: NuGet allows only one version of a package to be installed per project, leading to potential compatibility issues. In contrast, pnpm uses a flat dependency structure, allowing multiple versions of a package to exist in the same project without conflicts.

  4. Package Sharing: NuGet packages are shared among different projects by downloading and storing them in each project's directory, leading to redundant package copies. pnpm, however, symlinks packages from a global store, reducing duplication and saving disk space.

  5. Performance: NuGet installs packages sequentially, which can be time-consuming for projects with multiple dependencies. In contrast, pnpm installs packages concurrently, significantly reducing installation times, especially for large projects.

  6. Overhead: NuGet requires the creation of complex configuration files and updates to project files for package management. pnpm simplifies the process by automatically managing dependencies without the need for additional configuration or updates.

In Summary, NuGet and pnpm differ in their installation methods, package management strategies, versioning approaches, package sharing mechanisms, performance during installation, and overall overhead for project setup and maintenance.

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    Best package (and maybe only 1) management for .NET
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    Fast
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    Uses less disk space
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    Works as a Node.js package manager
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    Has CLI auto-completion
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    Has a nice UI

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What is NuGet?

A free and open-source package manager designed for the Microsoft development platform. It is also distributed as a Visual Studio extension.

What is pnpm?

It uses hard links and symlinks to save one version of a module only ever once on a disk. When using npm or Yarn for example, if you have 100 projects using the same version of lodash, you will have 100 copies of lodash on disk. With pnpm, lodash will be saved in a single place on the disk and a hard link will put it into the node_modules where it should be installed.

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