I have been facing persistent challenges with npm installation despite making adjustments to the PATH variables and ensuring the necessary paths are added. Even after editing the PATH variables to include the required paths for npm, the installation continues to present difficulties. The changes made to the PATH variables have not resolved the issue, and npm commands remain inaccessible. Seeking insights on potential reasons for this ongoing problem and possible alternative approaches to address the installation issues.

I initially tried running npm install in the terminal of my Laravel project, but quickly realized that I had not installed Node.js, which is a prerequisite for using npm. I then proceeded to install Node.js and added the necessary path to the environment variables. However, even after making these changes, I was still unable to run npm install successfully.
Determined to resolve the issue, I decided to delete Node.js and reinstall it, ensuring to add the necessary path to the environment variables during the installation process. Unfortunately, this approach did not yield the desired results, and I continued to face the same challenges with npm installation.
Despite my efforts to install Node.js and configure the PATH variables correctly, I am still unable to run npm install in my Laravel project. The issue persists, and I am seeking guidance from the community on potential reasons for this ongoing problem and any alternative approaches I could try to address the npm installation challenges.