Create your own node modules and publish them on npm registry, automating repetitive tasks in between Overview Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results Create and distribute node modules Learn how to publish executables Automate the installation of dependencies In Detail Node.js is the new buzz in town and has a vibrant community.It ships with npm, which is a tool that helps automate various development, deployment, and installation of node modules, and makes the process much easier. Instant Node Package Module is a practical guide to authoring and distributing node modules, and also for creating and managing private, standalone node.js projects. Starting with getting node.js installed and running on a variety of platforms, we then proceed to learn about code modularization and achieving it in node.js. Picking up a practical example, we will then explore the whole process and life cycle of conceiving, writing, and publishing a node module. We will also learn how to exploit a toolsincluded with npm to automate various development and deployment steps. Later on, we will discover the power of npm and how its different features and configurations can save large amounts of time by providing a helping hand for automating repetitive tasks between writing and publishing your modules. What you will learn from this book Install node.js and npm Modularize code in different files and folders Create a working node module Publish your node module on the npm registry Create node executables and put them in the system's path Bootstrap two modules together so that both can keep abreast with one another Lock down dependencies to avoid surprises Configure the local npm installation to provide some of your own convenient defaults Approach Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. A practical exploration of the lifecycle of creating node modules as well as learning all of the top features that npm has to offer. Who this book is written for Intended for readers who want to create their first node.js modules. The programming paradigm of JavaScript is not covered so a foundation in these concepts would be beneficial.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In Kuwait, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. The present study reviews the clinical features, treatment methods and treatment results of breast cancer patients registered in the Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) and compares these features with those reported in other Arab countries, Europe and North America.MATERIAL AND METHODS:The present study examines 823 patients with breast cancer who were registered in the KCCC from 1993 to 1998. Patients were identified through the Kuwait Cancer Registry and their cases were followed for at least five years.RESULTS:Eleven males accounted for 1.3% of all patients. The average age was one decade younger than that reported in western countries but similar to reports from Egypt and GCC countries. Surgery was applied in 90.4% of patients. Breast conservation (lumpectomy and axillary clearance) was performed in 19.6% of patients, while mastectomy and axillary clearance was adopted in 60.8%. Radiotherapy was applied in 67.7% of patients and chemotherapy in 60.8%. The long-term overall survival and disease-free survival amounted to 76+/-6.4% and 54+/-4.6% respectively. Prognostic factors were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analysis. According to multivariate analysis the nodal status, the number of involved nodes and histopathology were independent prognostic factors. Comparable results were achieved after both breast conservation and mastectomy.CONCLUSIONS:Since breast conservation protocols yield results similar to mastectomy, its use should be extended. Search for biological prognostic indicators should continue for their potential use as guides for treatment decisions.