Guides
Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.
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.
npm · node-modules · performance
How to Secure Your npm Supply Chain in 2026
Practical npm supply chain security for 2026. Lockfiles, audit automation, provenance attestation, Socket.dev scanning, and the 5 attacks targeting npm.
npm · security · supply-chain
How to Set Up CI/CD for a JavaScript Monorepo 2026
Complete CI/CD setup for Turborepo monorepos with GitHub Actions. Affected-package detection, remote caching, parallel test runs, and deployment per app.
ci-cd · turborepo · github-actions
How to Set Up Drizzle ORM with Next.js (2026 Guide)
Complete Drizzle ORM setup for Next.js in 2026. Schema definition, migrations, queries, server actions, and production deployment with Neon serverless.
drizzle · nextjs · database
How to Set Up E2E Tests with Playwright from 2026
Complete Playwright setup guide for 2026. Installation, first test, page object model, CI configuration, and the patterns that make E2E tests actually.
playwright · e2e · testing
How to Set Up a Modern React Project in 2026
The complete 2026 React project setup: Vite, TypeScript, Biome, Vitest, TanStack Query, Zustand, and shadcn/ui. From zero to production-ready in 20 minutes.
react · vite · typescript
How to Set Up a Monorepo with Turborepo in 2026
Complete guide to setting up a Turborepo monorepo from scratch. pnpm workspaces, task pipelines, remote caching, and a full Next.js + API example in 2026.
turborepo · monorepo · pnpm
How to Set Up TypeScript with Every Major 2026
TypeScript configuration for Next.js, Remix, SvelteKit, Astro, Hono, Fastify, and plain Node.js. tsconfig settings, common gotchas, and the 2026 recommended.
typescript · nextjs · remix
Vercel and the JavaScript Ecosystem in 2026
Review Next.js, Turbopack, SWC, AI SDK, and SWR through current project documentation, registry records, deployment options, and dated ecosystem signals.
vercel · nextjs · javascript
HTMX vs Alpine.js: Lightweight Interactivity 2026
HTMX handles server-driven updates at 14KB. Alpine.js manages client-side state at 15KB. Together they replace most SPAs. Here's when to use each now.
htmx · alpinejs · javascript
JavaScript Framework Adoption by Company Size 2026
JavaScript framework adoption patterns by company size in 2026: what startups, scale-ups, and enterprises actually choose and why the choices differ so much.
javascript · frameworks · react
JavaScript Monorepos 2026: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Turborepo, Nx, and pnpm workspaces for JavaScript monorepos in 2026. When to use a monorepo, how to set one up, and the pitfalls that waste developer time.
monorepo · turborepo · nx
Joi vs Zod in 2026: Node.js Validation Past vs Future
Joi is a classic Node.js validation library with no TypeScript origins. Zod was built TypeScript-first. For new TypeScript projects, Zod wins clearly.
joi · zod · validation
Knex vs Drizzle in 2026: Query Builder vs Type-Safe ORM
Knex vs Drizzle in 2026: compare migrations, edge support, SQL control, TypeScript safety, and which database layer to choose.
knex · drizzle · database
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.
knip · depcheck · dependencies
LangChain.js vs Vercel AI SDK (2026)
LangChain.js vs Vercel AI SDK compared on downloads, bundle size, DX, and real-world use cases. Find out which AI framework to pick for your JavaScript app.
langchain · vercel-ai-sdk · ai
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.