Guides
Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.
The Rise of Full-Stack TypeScript: 2020 to 2026
How full-stack TypeScript went from fringe to default from 2020 to 2026 — tRPC, Drizzle, Server Actions, and why shared types changed everything in the stack.
typescript · full-stack · t3-stack
Rise of Rust in JavaScript Tooling 2026
Rust-based JavaScript tools dominate 2026: SWC, Rspack, Biome, Oxc, and Turbopack. Why Rust won the JS tooling performance war and what it means for developers.
rust · swc · rspack
The Rise of Zero-Dependency npm Libraries 2026
Why zero-dependency npm packages are growing in 2026 — supply chain security, smaller bundles, and how the best modern libraries are achieving more with less.
npm · zero-dependency · security
Rollup vs Vite 2026: When You Need a Dedicated Bundler
Vite uses Rollup under the hood for production builds. When should you use Rollup directly instead of Vite? Compare use cases, configuration, and tradeoffs.
rollup · vite · bundlers
Rspack vs Webpack 2026: Speed and Compatibility
Rspack claims 10x faster webpack drop-in replacement. Compared in 2026: compatibility, performance benchmarks, migration effort, and Module Federation support.
rspack · webpack · bundlers
Rspack vs Webpack: Speed Benchmarks 2026
Rspack 1.0 is 23x faster than webpack in benchmarks. Real-world migration from Mews (80% faster), ByteDance, and Discord show how the drop-in replacement works.
rspack · webpack · bundlers
Security Vulnerabilities by Category 2026
npm security vulnerability data by category in 2026: which categories have the most CVEs, what types of vulnerabilities occur, and mitigation strategies.
npm · security · vulnerabilities
shadcn/ui vs Park UI vs Melt UI in 2026
Compare shadcn/ui, Park UI, and Melt UI for React and Svelte. Copy-paste components vs headless primitives. Which UI library fits your design system needs?
shadcn-ui · park-ui · melt-ui
shadcn/ui vs Park UI vs Melt UI 2026
shadcn/ui, Park UI, and Melt UI compared for headless and styled component libraries in 2026. Copy-paste vs npm packages, React vs Svelte vs multi-framework.
shadcn · park-ui · melt-ui
Sharp vs Jimp in 2026: Image Processing Compared
Sharp is 40x faster than Jimp using native libvips. Jimp is pure JS with zero native deps. Compare them for Node.js image processing and thumbnail generation.
sharp · jimp · image-processing
Sharp vs Jimp vs Squoosh: Image Processing 2026
Sharp vs Jimp vs Squoosh for Node.js image processing in 2026. Performance benchmarks, WebP/AVIF conversion, format support, and which image library to use.
sharp · jimp · squoosh
The Smallest Bundle: Top npm Packages Under 5KB 2026
The best npm packages under 5KB gzipped in 2026. Zero-dependency utilities, tiny alternatives to bloated libraries, and how to check bundle size before you.
npm · bundle-size · performance
Solid.js vs Svelte: The Compiler-First Frameworks 2026
Both ditch the Virtual DOM. Solid.js uses signals with JSX. Svelte 5 uses runes with templates. We compare performance, DX, and ecosystem for 2026 now.
solidjs · svelte · javascript
The State of CSS-in-JS in 2026: Is It Dead?
CSS-in-JS libraries like styled-components and Emotion are losing ground in 2026. What's replacing them? Tailwind, Panda CSS, CSS Modules, and the now.
css-in-js · tailwind · panda-css
The State of JavaScript Build Tools in 2026
Vite, Turbopack, Rollup, and esbuild compared in 2026. Build speed benchmarks, ecosystem adoption, and which JavaScript bundler fits your project this year.
vite · turbopack · rollup
The State of JavaScript Testing in 2026
Vitest, Playwright, and Testing Library dominate JavaScript testing in 2026. Download trends, adoption patterns, and the tools developers actually choose.
vitest · playwright · testing-library
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.