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Guides for choosing healthier JavaScript packages

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

2026 · 423typescript · 374nodejs · 247javascript · 219developer-tools · 181react · 135comparison · 104npm · 76

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.

npmnode-modulesperformancedependencies

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
npm vs pnpm
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npmsecuritysupply-chain

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
npm vs pnpm
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reactvitetypescript

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
vite vs webpack
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typescriptnextjsremix

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
nextjs vs remix
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vercelnextjsjavascript

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
nextjs vs remix
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langchainvercel-ai-sdkai

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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