Yes, the package-lock.json file should be committed when using npm. This file records the exact versions of all installed dependencies and their nested packages, which ensures:

Reproducibility of builds across different machines.
Prevention of unexpected changes due to dependency updates.
Faster package installation.

Excluding package-lock.json from the repository can lead to compatibility issues and unpredictable application behavior.

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