The Consolidation of JavaScript Testing: How 2026
Vitest surpassed Jest for new projects in 2025. The data behind the shift, why Vite config sharing won, and what this consolidation means for testing.
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Guides
Data-driven guides about JavaScript packages, npm trends, and developer tooling.
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.
CSS Modules vs Tailwind CSS in 2026
CSS Modules vs Tailwind CSS: scoped styles vs utility classes. Compare bundle size, DX, team conventions, and when each approach scales for your codebase.
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Cursor vs Continue.dev 2026: Which AI Editor?
Cursor costs $20/mo with built-in models. Continue.dev is free and open source. Compare AI coding assistants on multi-file editing, privacy, and speed in 2026.
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date-fns v4 vs Temporal API vs Day.js 2026
date-fns v4 vs Temporal API vs Day.js for JavaScript date handling in 2026. Time zones, bundle size, browser support, DST, and which date library to use.
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Decline of Express: What Developers Are Switching 2026
Express.js download trends, why developers are leaving, and what they're migrating to in 2026. Fastify, Hono, Elysia, and NestJS compared as Express now.
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npm Dependency Trees: Most Nested Packages 2026
The npm packages with the deepest dependency trees in 2026, why nested dependencies compound risk, and how to audit and reduce your project's dependency depth.
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The DX Revolution in npm Packages 2026
How DX became the primary differentiator for npm package success in 2026 — TypeScript type inference, error messages, zero-config defaults, and VS Code tooling.
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Drizzle ORM vs Prisma (2026)
Drizzle ORM crossed Prisma in weekly downloads in 2025. Schema, queries, migrations, and real performance compared. Which ORM should you pick in 2026?
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Drizzle Studio vs Prisma Studio vs DbGate 2026
Drizzle Studio vs Prisma Studio vs DbGate compared for database management in 2026. ORM-coupled vs standalone tools, open-source status, and which fits your.
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Drizzle vs Kysely in 2026: SQL-First ORMs Compared
Drizzle and Kysely both embrace SQL with type safety, but have different philosophies. Drizzle includes schema management; Kysely is query-builder only.
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Effect-TS vs fp-ts (2026)
Effect-TS vs fp-ts compared for functional programming in TypeScript. Learn about the fp-ts merger, Effect's fiber model, and when each approach makes sense.
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Emotion vs styled-components in 2026: CSS-in-JS Endgame
Both Emotion and styled-components are declining. The CSS-in-JS runtime overhead problem hasn't gone away. Here's the honest state of CSS-in-JS in 2026.
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esbuild vs SWC in 2026: Bundler vs Transformer
esbuild and SWC are both blazing-fast JavaScript/TypeScript compilers. But they serve different roles. Compare their capabilities, use cases, and when to use.
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The ESM vs CJS Adoption Gap Across npm 2026
Where does the npm ecosystem stand on ESM vs CommonJS in 2026? Data on ESM adoption rates, which packages are ESM-only vs dual, and what the transition means.
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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.
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The Evolution of React Form Libraries: 2020–2026
How React form management evolved from Formik to React Hook Form to native browser APIs. Download trends, API design shifts, and what 2026 form code looks like.
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