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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.
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.