How to use npm link with pnpm and handle overwrites?

If you're working on a larger project with multiple packages, you might want to use pnpm for better performance and efficiency.


"pnpm": { "overrides": { "my-package-foo": "3.4.0" } }

pnpm is an alternative to npm (Node Package Manager), designed to be faster and more efficient.
When I first started using pnpm, I ran into issues while trying to link local packages where my main project used pnpm and other local packages used the standard npm. When I attempted to link packages using npm link or pnpm link, I frequently encountered errors stating that the package did not exist.
To address this, I’ve outlined some steps for successfully using package linking with pnpm and handling overrides.

Linking with npm: In the repository where you are using npm, type npm link. Then, go to your main project, where the linked package is used, and run the following command:
```
npm link <package-name-from-package.json>
```
That’s it for the repository using npm.
Linking with pnpm (with overrides): If you're using pnpm with overrides, and you want to override the package version, modify the package.json like this:
```
"overrides": "link:../foo-basic"
```
Make sure to point the path to the package directory, not the dist folder. Then, run pnpm install (pnpm i) to apply the changes.

If you're using VS Code, you may need to reload your IDE after linking packages. You can do this by going to Developer > Reload Window.

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