Articles tagged “dependencies”
8 articles
npm Dependency Trees: Most Nested Packages 2026
The npm packages with the deepest dependency trees in 2026, why nested dependencies compound risk, and how to audit and reduce your project's dependency depth.
The Hidden Cost of npm Dependencies 2026
npm dependencies cost more than bundle size — maintenance, security audits, update churn, and licensing all add up. How to calculate the true cost in 2026.
How to Evaluate npm Package Health Before 2026
A practical checklist for evaluating npm packages before adding them to your project. What to look at, what signals matter, and how to use PkgPulse health.
How to Reduce Your node_modules Size by 50% 2026
Practical techniques to shrink your node_modules from 500MB to 250MB. Deduplication, pruning devDependencies, replacing heavy packages, and CI strategies.
Knip vs depcheck: Finding Unused Dependencies in 2026
Knip vs depcheck compared for finding unused npm dependencies and dead code in 2026. Features, TypeScript support, monorepo support, and which dependency.
Most Depended-On npm Packages 2026
The npm packages everything else depends on — the invisible foundation of JavaScript. Download data, risk profiles, and supply chain security for 2026.
The npm Security Landscape: Supply Chain Attacks 2026
npm supply chain attacks in 2026: the real threat landscape, which packages were targeted, and the defense stack that actually protects production applications.
Stop Installing Libraries You Don't Need 2026
Every npm install is a debt in bundle size, security surface, and maintenance. The checklist for evaluating whether you actually need a dependency in 2026.