oht-custom-parser-lib

oht-custom-parser-lib is a shared library designed for use across multiple Node.js cloud functions. It contains common MongoDB connectors and data utilities that can be reused to avoid code duplication and ensure consistency.

Table of Contents

- Installation
- Usage
- Development
- Patch Versions
- Publish to npm Registry
- Using the Library in Cloud Functions

Installation

To install oht-custom-parser-lib, you can add it as a dependency in your project using npm:

``bash
npm install oht-custom-parser-lib
`

Or, if you want to install a specific version:

`bash
npm install oht-custom-parser-lib@
`

Usage

After installing, you can import and use the library in your cloud functions:

`javascript
const { connectToMongoDB } = require('oht-custom-parser-lib');
`

Development

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When making changes to the oht-custom-parser-lib, you need to update the version number before publishing. Follow these steps:

1. Update the version number: Use npm's version command to bump the version:
- Patch for bug fixes:
`bash
npm version patch
`
- Minor for new features:
`bash
npm version minor
`
- Major for breaking changes:
`bash
npm version major
`

This command will automatically update the version in the package.json and create a git tag.

2. Commit Changes: Ensure your changes and the version bump are committed to the repository.

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After updating the version, you can publish the library to the npm registry:

1. Login to npm (if you haven't already):
`bash
npm login
`

2. Publish the package:
`bash
npm publish
`

If this is a private package, use:
`bash
npm publish --access restricted
`

3. Verify the publish: You can check the package on npmjs.com to verify that the new version is available.

Using the Library in Cloud Functions

To use oht-custom-parser-lib in your cloud functions:

1. Install the Library: Add oht-custom-parser-lib as a dependency in the cloud function's package.json:

`json
{
"dependencies": {
"oht-custom-parser-lib": "^1.0.0"
}
}
`

Replace ^1.0.0 with the appropriate version as needed.

2. Install Dependencies: Run npm install` to install the library along with other dependencies.

3. Deploy Your Function: Deploy your cloud function as usual, ensuring that the updated dependencies are included.