1. npm (Node Package Manager):
- `npm` is the package manager for JavaScript and the default package manager for Node.js.
- It is primarily used to install, manage, and publish packages/modules.
- It can also be used to run scripts defined in the `package.json` file of a project.
- Example usage: `npm install packageName`
2. npx (Node Package Execute):
- `npx` comes bundled with npm starting from version 5.2.0.
- It is used to execute npm package binaries without having to install them globally.
- It is often used for running commands from packages that are not globally installed or for running one-off commands.
- Example usage: `npx packageName`
In summary, `npm` is for managing packages and executing locally installed binaries, while `npx` is for executing packages without having to install them globally.
