Method 2 : Using Official Yarn PPA

Step 1 : Add yarn repository.

On Debian 12, we can install Yarn via our Debian package repository. Add Repository using following command

curl -sS https://dl.yarnpkg.com/debian/pubkey.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb https://dl.yarnpkg.com/debian/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yarn.list

Step 2 : Installing yarn

Now, we will install yarn using APT package manager using apt install command as follows

sudo apt update && sudo apt install yarn

Step 3 : Verify installation

Once install finishes, verify it using yarn –version command

yarn --version

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.