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Guides for choosing healthier JavaScript packages

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

2026 · 425typescript · 376nodejs · 247javascript · 220developer-tools · 181react · 135comparison · 104npm · 76

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.

aillmopenaianthropic

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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monorepopnpmworkspaces

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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embla-carouselswipersplide

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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esmcommonjsnode

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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full-stackjavascripttypescript

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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nextjsreactecosystem

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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securitynpmsupply-chain

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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bundle-sizetree-shakingoptimization

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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fast-checkproperty-based-testingtesting

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.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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npmpublishingpackages

Publishing an npm Package: Guide 2026

How to publish an npm package in 2026: granular access tokens, provenance signing, Changesets workflow, package.json exports, scoped packages, and automated CI.

4 min readPkgPulse Team
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