I have been facing difficulties with version 7.x since my project relies on version 6.x. Now that I must deploy my application to a different server, reinstalling Socket.IO has become essential. However, when I run npm install socket.io, it automatically installs the most recent version (7.x). What specific command should I use to install version 6.x instead? I would appreciate any advice on how to resolve this version conflict.
Having experienced similar version conflicts in a previous project, I’ve found that explicitly specifying the version number in the install command is the most effective solution. Instead of the default installation, using npm install socket.io@6 forces npm to retrieve the Socket.IO version 6.x series. This approach circumvented many issues arising from unexpected updates in the newer version and proved to be more predictable and stable during deployment. I recommend thoroughly testing your application after implementation to ensure compatibility across environments.
In my experience, specifying the version directly when installing is the most straightforward approach. Using npm install socket.io@6 has consistently provided the correct version without the need for additional configuration. I have also found that updating the package.json file to require version 6 ensures that collaborators or deployment environments don’t inadvertently upgrade to version 7. Moreover, if you face any caching issues, clearing the npm cache and doing a fresh install has been helpful in resolving inconsistencies. This method has reliably maintained project stability on all my deployments.