How to Set Up a Monorepo with Turborepo in 2026
Complete guide to setting up a Turborepo monorepo from scratch. pnpm workspaces, task pipelines, remote caching, and a full Next.js + API example in 2026.
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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.
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.
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How Vercel Shapes the JavaScript Ecosystem 2026
Vercel's outsized influence on the JavaScript ecosystem in 2026: Next.js, Turbopack, SWC, and the implications of a platform vendor controlling core now.
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HTMX vs Alpine.js: Lightweight Interactivity 2026
HTMX handles server-driven updates at 14KB. Alpine.js manages client-side state at 15KB. Together they replace most SPAs. Here's when to use each now.
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JavaScript Framework Adoption by Company Size 2026
JavaScript framework adoption patterns by company size in 2026: what startups, scale-ups, and enterprises actually choose and why the choices differ so much.
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JavaScript Monorepos 2026: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Turborepo, Nx, and pnpm workspaces for JavaScript monorepos in 2026. When to use a monorepo, how to set one up, and the pitfalls that waste developer time.
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Joi vs Zod in 2026: Node.js Validation Past vs Future
Joi is a classic Node.js validation library with no TypeScript origins. Zod was built TypeScript-first. For new TypeScript projects, Zod wins clearly.
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Knex vs Drizzle in 2026: Query Builder vs Type-Safe ORM
Knex is a mature JavaScript query builder. Drizzle is a modern TypeScript-first ORM. For new TypeScript projects, Drizzle is the clear upgrade in 2026.
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Knip vs depcheck: Finding Unused Dependencies in 2026
Knip vs depcheck compared for finding unused npm dependencies and dead code in 2026. Features, TypeScript support, monorepo support, and which dependency.
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Koa vs Fastify 2026: Middleware Architecture Compared
Koa and Fastify are both minimal Node.js frameworks, but with different designs. Compare their middleware models, performance, and when to use each in 2026.
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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.
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License Distribution Across the npm Ecosystem 2026
License distribution across the npm ecosystem in 2026: 85% MIT, growing Apache-2.0 in enterprise packages, and the GPL/AGPL edge cases that trip teams up.
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Lit vs Svelte: Web Components vs Compiled 2026
Lit builds on native web component standards at 5KB. Svelte compiles away the framework at 3KB. We compare when each approach wins for your project now.
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Lucia vs NextAuth (2026)
Lucia is a minimal auth library that gives you full control. NextAuth handles more for you. Compare them for building custom authentication in TypeScript.
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MCP Libraries for Node.js 2026
The best npm packages for building MCP servers and clients in Node.js. Compare @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, FastMCP, and community tools for the MCP ecosystem.
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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.
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