Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Updating Project Dependencies
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Jan 24, 2022 The hosts dive into the importance of updating project dependencies in web development. They share personal experiences with upgrading, emphasizing best practices for minor and major updates. Tools like pnpm and the significance of semantic versioning are discussed for better management. They also highlight the role of testing and error logging to mitigate risks during updates. Finally, they stress the need for a structured workflow to handle unpredictable changes, especially in Node.js projects. Get ready to streamline your development process!
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Dependency Update Strategy
- Update dependencies using a staged approach, starting with patches.
- Then update minor versions, followed by grouped minor updates, and lastly major versions.
Major Update Best Practices
- Prioritize checking changelogs for major version updates in critical packages.
- Evaluate the potential impact of breaking changes before updating.
Version Control for Updates
- Commit each dependency update individually.
- This enables easy rollback if issues arise.