npm 7 is now generally available!

The npm CLI version 7 has been released, introducing new features, improved performance, and some breaking changes compared to version 6, with a notable increase in development velocity, reduced dependencies, and enhanced code coverage. This version is now the default installation when running npm install globally, although npm 6 remains available for those who prefer it. Key updates include a new lockfile format, which is backward compatible with npm 6 and supports deterministic and reproducible builds, as well as automatic installation of peer dependencies, which addresses conflicts that previous versions handled less strictly. Users can manage peer dependency conflicts with options like --force, --legacy-peer-deps, and --strict-peer-deps. The release acknowledges community contributions and invites ongoing feedback through the npm/feedback repository.

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