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bower: Install a specific dependency version, and add it to `bower.json`.
$ bower install ${local_name}=${package}#${version} --save
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This command is used to install a specific version of a package using Bower package manager, and save it as a dependency in the bower.json file.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • bower install: This is the command to install packages using Bower.
  • ${local_name}: This is a placeholder for the local name or alias of the package you want to install. You can replace it with the actual name you want to use for the package.
  • =${package}: This indicates the name of the package you want to install. Replace ${package} with the actual name of the package.
  • #${version}: This specifies the version of the package you want to install. Replace ${version} with the actual version number you want to install.
  • --save: This flag is used to save the installed package as a dependency in the bower.json file. It updates the dependencies section with the installed package information, ensuring that the package can be easily restored in the future.

In summary, this command installs a specific version of a package using Bower, assigns it a local name or alias, and saves it as a dependency in the bower.json file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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