How to Install Yarn on Debian 12

Do I need to install Node.js before installing Yarn?

Yes, Yarn depends on Node.js to function. You’ll need to have Node.js installed on your Debian system before proceeding with Yarn installation.

Is it safe to have both npm and Yarn installed on my system?

Yes, it’s safe to have both npm and Yarn coexist on your system. You can specify which package manager to use by using npm or yarn command.

I am having curn command not found issue when I try to install it using PPA method mentioned above.

This issue is caused because you don’t have curl installed in your system.

Install curl using apt install command

sudo apt install curl

Yarn is a fast, reliable, and secure package manager for JavaScript, commonly used for managing dependencies in Node.js projects. Installing Yarn on Debian 12 is a straightforward process, but it requires adding the Yarn repository to your system’s package sources. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Yarn on Debian 12.

Why Use Yarn?

Yarn offers several advantages over other package managers like npm:

• Improved Performance: Yarn parallelizes operations to maximize resource utilization, resulting in faster package installations.
• Predictable Dependency Management: Yarn generates a lock file (yarn.lock) to ensure consistent and reliable dependency resolution across different environments.
• Security: Yarn provides built-in checksum verification and a robust audit system to detect and address security vulnerabilities in dependencies.