title: What is the node_modules folder for in Laravel?
body: <p>When I open a new Laravel project in PhpStorm I am asked to run <code>npm install</code> to install project dependencies. I am assuming that Laravel has some node.js dependencies but searching on Google I can't find a definitive answer.</p>
  
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  <li>Are these node.js modules part of the Laravel project or some PhpStorm functionality?</li>
  <li>What part does it play in Laravel and/or PhpStorm?</li>
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  <p>I'm using Laravel 5.7</p>