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Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.

  1. 5 min read

    JSR vs npm Publishing Guide for TypeScript Libraries

    Compare JSR and npm for TypeScript library publishing in 2026: runtime fit, type publishing, package exports, docs, and adoption tradeoffs.

    jsr · npm · publishing

  2. 5 min read

    Knip vs ts-prune vs depcheck Guide for Dead Code Cleanup

    Compare Knip vs ts-prune vs depcheck for Dead Code Cleanup for JavaScript teams, with package risk, migration steps, CI checks, and maintainer tradeoffs.

    knip · ts · prune

  3. 5 min read

    Kysely vs Drizzle vs Prisma: Type-Safe SQL Guide 2026

    Compare Kysely, Drizzle, and Prisma for type-safe SQL in TypeScript: schema ownership, migrations, query ergonomics, and production fit.

    kysely · drizzle · prisma

  4. 5 min read

    Mastra vs LangGraph.js vs Vercel AI SDK for AI Agents 2026

    Mastra, LangGraph.js, and Vercel AI SDK compared for JavaScript AI agents: workflow graphs, tool calling, streaming, state, and deployment.

    mastra · langgraphjs · vercel

  5. 5 min read

    Moonrepo vs Lage vs Turborepo Guide for Lightweight Monorepos

    Compare Moonrepo vs Lage vs Turborepo for Lightweight Monorepos by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    moonrepo · lage · turborepo

  6. 5 min read

    Node.js 24 vs Bun vs Deno Guide for Backend APIs

    Compare Node.js 24 vs Bun vs Deno for Backend APIs by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    node · bun · deno

  7. 5 min read

    npm Trusted Publishing and Provenance Guide for Package Maintainers

    A practical guide to npm trusted publishing and provenance for package maintainers using GitHub Actions, CI release workflows, and supply-chain checks.

    npm · trusted · publishing

  8. 5 min read

    npm Workspaces vs pnpm Workspaces vs Yarn Workspaces Guide

    Compare npm Workspaces vs pnpm Workspaces vs Yarn Workspaces for JavaScript teams, with package risk, migration steps, CI checks, and maintainer tradeoffs.

    npm · workspaces · pnpm

  9. 5 min read

    OpenTelemetry vs Sentry vs Highlight for JavaScript Observability 2026

    Compare OpenTelemetry, Sentry, and Highlight for JavaScript observability: traces, errors, replay, dashboards, and production debugging workflows.

    opentelemetry · sentry · highlight

  10. 5 min read

    Oxlint Migration Guide from ESLint for React Projects

    Move React projects from ESLint-only linting to Oxlint safely: scope, rule parity, CI strategy, editor setup, and fallback plan.

    oxlint · migration · eslint

  11. 5 min read

    Playwright vs WebdriverIO vs Cypress Component Testing Guide

    Compare Playwright vs WebdriverIO vs Cypress Component Testing by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    playwright · webdriverio · cypress

  12. 5 min read

    pnpm Catalogs Guide for Monorepos

    Compare pnpm Catalogs for Monorepos for JavaScript teams, with package risk, migration steps, CI checks, and maintainer tradeoffs.

    pnpm · catalogs · monorepos

  13. 5 min read

    Prisma Accelerate vs Drizzle Gateway vs Neon Guide for Serverless Databases

    Compare Prisma Accelerate vs Drizzle Gateway vs Neon for Serverless by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    prisma · accelerate · drizzle

  14. 4 min read

    publint vs Are The Types Wrong vs pkg.pr.new: Package Quality Checks

    Compare publint, Are The Types Wrong, and pkg.pr.new for package quality: registry health, releases, types, dependencies, downloads, and CI fit.

    publint · arethetypeswrong · pkg-pr-new

  15. 4 min read

    React Compiler Readiness Guide for Component Libraries

    Compare React Compiler Readiness for Component Libraries by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    react · compiler · readiness

  16. 5 min read

    React Hook Form vs TanStack Form vs Formik Guide

    Compare React Hook Form vs TanStack Form vs Formik by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    react · hook · form

The 2026 JavaScript Stack Cheatsheet

One PDF: the best package for every category (ORMs, bundlers, auth, testing, state management). Used by 500+ devs. Free, updated monthly.