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705: Is Running Random Code From npm Safe? With Feross Aboukhadijeh

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

CHAPTER

Managing Dependencies: Shrink Wrap vs. Lock Files

Exploring the differences between shrink wrap and lock files in managing dependencies, with a focus on the advantages of lock files in ensuring reproducibility and the limitations they pose in scenarios like resolving merge conflicts. The chapter also discusses the risks of not pinning code from GitHub to specific commits and highlights the importance of security when integrating external code.

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