When developing an NPM package, you often need to test pre-release versions before publishing a stable release. Whether for internal development, beta testing, or experimental features, following the right approach ensures a smooth and structured deployment process. This guide walks you through publishing a test version of your package on NPM without affecting production releases. ✅ Steps to Publish a Test Version on NPM 1️⃣ Log In to NPM Before publishing, ensure you are authenticated with NPM: npm login This command will prompt for your NPM username, password, and email . Once authenticated, you can proceed with publishing your test package. 2️⃣ Update package.json Modify your package.json file to include a test version identifier : { "name" : "@your-org/your-package" , "version" : "1.0.0-beta.0" , // Add 'beta' , 'alpha' , or a unique tag "publishConfig" : { "access" : "public" } }...