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The Changelog · June 10, 2025 · 60m
Web Dependencies: Too Many or Not Enough?
Lea Verou discusses the state of web dependencies, arguing that the JavaScript ecosystem's dependency culture creates fragile software and supply chain risks.
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Verou argues that the JavaScript ecosystem's dependency culture creates an environment where every project depends on hundreds of packages, each a potential point of failure or attack.
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Each new JavaScript framework generates excitement and adoption, but the underlying problems (complexity, performance, developer experience) are never fully solved. Frameworks adapt to the new baseline.