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

  1. 13 min read

    axios Alternatives 2026: got, ky, and undici

    axios was compromised in a supply chain attack in March 2026. Compare got, ky, undici, and native fetch — performance, bundle size, and TypeScript support.

    axios · got · ky

  2. 9 min read

    pnpm vs npm vs Yarn vs Bun in 2026

    pnpm vs npm vs Yarn vs Bun: 2026 comparison of install speed, disk usage, dependency hoisting, monorepo workspaces, lockfile formats, and CI/CD performance.

    pnpm · npm · yarn

  3. 12 min read

    AI Development Stack for JavaScript 2026

    Building AI-powered JavaScript apps in 2026: best SDKs, packages, APIs, and courses—LLM integration, vector databases, agents, observability, and MCP tools.

    ai · llm · openai

  4. 15 min read

    Bun vs Node.js: Runtime Speed & Install Benchmarks 2026

    Bun vs Node.js in 2026: startup time, HTTP throughput, and npm compatibility tested. Bun installs packages 25x faster. Data from 5 production benchmarks.

    bun · nodejs · npm

  5. 13 min read

    Dependency Management for Monorepos 2026

    Complete guide to monorepo dependency management in 2026: pnpm workspaces, workspace protocol, phantom dependencies, Turborepo caching, and Changesets for ver.

    monorepo · pnpm · workspaces

  6. 9 min read

    Embla Carousel vs Swiper vs Splide 2026

    Compare Embla Carousel, Swiper, and Splide for JavaScript carousels in 2026. Bundle size, accessibility support, virtual slides, and which slider to pick.

    embla-carousel · swiper · splide

  7. 9 min read

    ESM Migration Guide: CommonJS to ESM 2026

    Complete guide to migrating Node.js packages from CommonJS to ESM in 2026: type:module, import.meta.url, dynamic import(), Node 22 require(ESM), and tools like.

    esm · commonjs · node

  8. 8 min read

    Full-Stack JavaScript Toolkit 2026

    The definitive full-stack JS toolkit for 2026: essential packages by layer—frontend, backend, database, auth, testing, deployment—with download data and picks.

    full-stack · javascript · typescript

  9. 9 min read

    Next.js Developer Ecosystem Guide 2026

    The complete npm package stack every Next.js app needs in 2026—auth, database, UI, forms, state, testing, and deployment. Data-backed picks with download stats.

    nextjs · react · ecosystem

  10. 13 min read

    npm Supply Chain Security Guide 2026

    Defend against npm supply chain attacks in 2026: typosquatting, dependency confusion, malicious packages, lockfile poisoning, and the tools that stop them.

    security · npm · supply-chain

  11. 13 min read

    npm vs JSR Package Registry Comparison 2026

    npm vs JSR compared in 2026: TypeScript-first publishing, ESM-only packages, Sigstore provenance, scoring system, and when to publish to JSR instead of npm.

    npm · jsr · deno

  12. 13 min read

    npm vs pnpm vs Yarn vs Bun Package Managers 2026

    npm vs pnpm vs Yarn vs Bun compared in 2026: install speed benchmarks, disk usage, monorepo support, lockfile format, and the definitive recommendation for.

    npm · pnpm · yarn

  13. 9 min read

    npm Vulnerability Management: Snyk vs Socket 2026

    Complete comparison of Snyk vs Socket for npm vulnerability management in 2026: proactive vs reactive detection, CI integration, pricing, and when to use both.

    security · snyk · socket

  14. 9 min read

    Open Source License Compliance for npm 2026

    npm license compliance guide 2026: MIT vs Apache vs GPL vs AGPL risks, SaaS network clause, license-checker automation, FOSSA/Black Duck scanning, and.

    licensing · compliance · npm

  15. 10 min read

    Package Size Optimization and Tree Shaking 2026

    Complete guide to npm package size optimization in 2026: tree shaking with ESM, sideEffects field, bundle analysis tools, size-limit CI checks, and eliminating.

    bundle-size · tree-shaking · optimization

  16. 17 min read

    Property-Based Testing in JavaScript 2026

    Learn property-based testing with fast-check in JavaScript and TypeScript. Covers arbitraries, shrinking, Vitest integration, and real-world patterns.

    fast-check · property-based-testing · testing

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.