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How I Assess Open Source Libraries
Open Source
Security
Dependencies
package managers
dependency management
software development practices
personal experiences
developer insights
Summary
This blog post discusses the author's criteria and considerations for evaluating open source libraries before adopting them as dependencies in software projects. It highlights personal insights and practical guidelines that developers can follow.
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