Recursively delete node

node_modules directories can take up a lot of space in your development environment. Here's how to find and delete them efficiently.

Locate node_modules directories:
```
find . -name 'node_modules' -type d -prune
```
This command starts searching from your current directory (.) for anything named node_modules. The -type d flag ensures it only looks for directories, and -prune is key: it tells find to not look inside any node_modules directory it finds, which speeds things up significantly.
Recursively delete node_modules directories:
```
find . -name 'node_modules' -type d -prune -exec rm -rf '{}' +
```
This command extends the previous one. Once a node_modules directory is found, -exec rm -rf '{}' + runs the rm -rf command on it.
- rm -rf: This forcefully (-f) removes directories and their contents recursively (-r).
- '{}' +: This efficiently passes all found node_modules directories to rm -rf in one go, rather than running a separate rm command for each one.

Navigate: Go to the main directory where you want to start the cleanup (e.g., your projects folder).
```
cd /path/to/your/projects
```
Preview (Highly Recommended): Always run the first command alone to see which node_modules folders will be affected before deleting. Bash
```
find . -name 'node_modules' -type d -prune
```
Check the output to make sure it looks correct.

Delete: Once you're sure, run the full command to remove them. Bash

find . -name 'node_modules' -type d -prune -exec rm -rf '{}' +

Be Careful: rm -rf deletes files permanently, with no undo. Double-check your current directory before running the delete command.
Backup: If you're working on critical projects, it's always a good idea to back up your code first.

Recursively delete node_modules