The article explores npm workspaces, a feature introduced in npm 7 that facilitates monorepo management by allowing multiple packages to be managed within a single repository. It highlights the benefits of npm workspaces, such as their simplicity and efficient dependency management, which eliminate the need for third-party tools and reduce redundant installations. However, the article also points out limitations, including a lack of advanced features like task dependency definition and integration with popular frameworks and IDEs, which makes npm workspaces less suitable for complex monorepos compared to tools like Nx or Turborepo. The article includes a step-by-step guide on setting up a monorepo with npm workspaces, demonstrating how to create and manage multiple projects, such as React apps, within this structure. It concludes that while npm workspaces are a good starting point for smaller projects, more robust solutions like Earthly might be necessary for larger, more complex development environments.