Guides tagged “opinion”
15 guides
Why Bundle Size Matters More Than Your Framework 2026
Your bundle size matters more than your framework choice for real-world performance. The data on what actually impacts Core Web Vitals and how to optimize it.
performance · bundle-size · opinion
The Case Against TypeScript (In Certain Contexts) 2026
TypeScript is the right default for most projects in 2026 — but not all. The specific contexts where plain JavaScript or JSDoc is the better choice, and why.
typescript · javascript · opinion
Why Every Project Should Start with Fewer 2026
Starting with fewer npm dependencies accelerates development, reduces security risk, and makes codebases easier to maintain. The minimal dependency philosophy.
npm · opinion · architecture
Express in 2026: When to Use Express, Fastify, or Hono
Compare Express, Fastify, and Hono by release status, dated npm distribution data, compatibility, and framework fit for Node.js and multi-runtime projects.
express · nodejs · fastify
Micro-Frontends in 2026: Solution or Over-Engineering?
Micro-frontends in 2026: Module Federation works, but the overhead is real. When the architecture makes sense and the simpler alternatives that often win.
architecture · micro-frontends · opinion
Hot Take: Most npm Packages Should Be stdlib 2026
Node.js and modern browsers have quietly absorbed dozens of npm packages into stdlib since 2020. The packages you can remove right now by upgrading to Node 22.
npm · javascript · opinion
The Myth of 'Production-Ready' npm Packages 2026
npm packages labeled 'production-ready' often aren't. What production-ready actually means for your use case, the signals that matter, and the ones to ignore.
npm · opinion · open-source
The npm Ecosystem Is Too Fragmented (And That's 2026
The npm ecosystem has 2M+ packages and multiple solutions for every problem — a feature, not a bug. How to navigate fragmentation and make confident choices.
npm · ecosystem · opinion
The Problem with JavaScript Framework Benchmarks 2026
JavaScript framework benchmarks measure artificial scenarios that don't reflect real app performance. Why most benchmarks mislead, and how to test what matters.
react · performance · opinion
Stop Installing Libraries You Don't Need 2026
Every npm install is a debt in bundle size, security surface, and maintenance. The checklist for evaluating whether you actually need a dependency in 2026.
npm · opinion · javascript
Stop Using Create React App in 2026
Create React App is deprecated in 2026. Compare Vite, Next.js, Remix, and modern React tooling, plus a practical CRA migration checklist.
react · vite · opinion
Why I Switched from Prisma to Drizzle 2026
A first-person account of switching from Prisma to Drizzle — what was better, what was harder, and after 18 months, an honest verdict on which ORM won in 2026.
prisma · drizzle · orm
Why npm Audit Is Broken (And What to Use Instead) 2026
npm audit generates false positives, misses real threats, and erodes developer trust. A better npm security workflow for 2026 that catches vulnerabilities.
npm · security · opinion
Why You Should Default to Vite for Every Project 2026
Vite should be your starting point for any frontend project in 2026 — React, Vue, Svelte, vanilla JS, or library development. Here's why, and the few cases.
vite · build-tools · opinion
You Don't Need a State Management Library 2026
Most React apps don't need Redux or Zustand. Data on when React's built-in state, TanStack Query, and useContext handle 80% of use cases — and when libraries.
react · state-management · opinion
