npm’s Defaults Are Bad

· Andrew Nesbitt · March 31, 2026, 4:08 p.m.
package managers 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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