title: How can I use npm for front-end dependencies?
body: <p>I want to ask if it is possible (and generally a good idea) to use npm to handle front-end dependencies (Backbone, jQuery).</p>
  
  <p>I have found that Backbone, jQuery and so on are all available through npm but I would have to set another extraction point (the default is <code>node_modules</code>) or symlink or something else...</p>
  
  <p>Has somebody done this before?</p>
  
  <p>Is it possible?</p>
  
  <p>What do I have to change in <code>package.json</code>?</p>