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npm’s Defaults Are Bad
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Andrew Nesbitt
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March 31, 2026, 4:08 p.m.
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Javascript
npm
Security
Javascript
npm
software development
supply chain security
Summary
The author argues that npm's default settings contribute significantly to JavaScript's supply chain security issues, suggesting that these defaults should be re-evaluated to enhance security.
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