how can I install an import a library?
how can I install an import a library? for example import html2pdf from 'html2pdf.js';
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To install and import a library like html2pdf.js in your Wasp project, you need to follow these steps:
Installing the Library
In a Wasp project, dependencies are managed through the standard
package.json file at the root of your project. To add a new package, use npm:
This command will add the package to the dependencies section of your package.json file Project Dependencies.
Importing the Library
After installation, you can import the library in your JavaScript or TypeScript files using either named exports or default exports, depending on how the library is structured.
For html2pdf.js specifically, you would import it using default import syntax:
Important Notes
1. Version Compatibility: If Wasp is already using a certain dependency internally with a specific version, you cannot use a different version of that same dependency. If you try to do so, you'll get an error message indicating which exact version you must use Project Dependencies.
2. Node.js Requirements: Ensure you have Node.js version 18 or higher installed on your machine Quick Start Requirements.
3. Import Styles: While Wasp currently uses and recommends default exports in its generated code, there are ongoing discussions about potentially moving toward named exports for better developer experience and tooling support. Both styles are supported in your code Github Issue on Exports.
After installing and importing the library, you can use it according to its documentation in your Wasp project components or functions.
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