Articles tagged “bundle-size”
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Package Size Optimization and Tree Shaking 2026
Complete guide to npm package size optimization in 2026: tree shaking with ESM, sideEffects field, bundle analysis tools, size-limit CI checks, and eliminating moment.js-style bloat.
Valibot vs Zod v4 in 2026: Bundle Size and Speed
Zod v4 narrows the gap: 14x faster parsing, 57% smaller bundle, and Zod Mini at 3.94 kB. Valibot still leads on size at 1.37 kB. We compare both for 2026.
Why Bundle Size Matters More Than Your Framework Choice
Developers agonize over React vs Svelte while shipping 2MB bundles. Bundle size directly impacts load time, user retention, and conversion. Here's why it.
npm Dependency Trees: Most Nested Packages 2026
Which npm packages drag in the most transitive dependencies? Data on the deepest dependency trees, what they cost you, and how to audit your own project's.
The Hidden Cost of npm Dependencies
Every npm dependency has hidden costs beyond the feature it provides: bundle size, security surface, maintenance burden, and license risk. How to evaluate.
How Package Popularity Correlates with Bundle Size
Does more popularity mean bigger bundle size? Data on the relationship between npm download counts and package size — and the exceptions that prove the rule.
The Rise of Zero-Dependency Libraries
Why zero-dependency npm packages are growing in 2026 — supply chain security, smaller bundles, and how the best modern libraries are achieving more with less.
The Smallest Bundle: Top npm Packages Under 5KB
The best npm packages under 5KB gzipped in 2026. Zero-dependency utilities, tiny alternatives to bloated libraries, and how to check bundle size before you.
Superstruct vs Zod: Lightweight vs Feature-Rich (2026)
Superstruct is a tiny, composable validation library. Zod has a richer API and TypeScript ecosystem. Compare their trade-offs for size vs features in 2026.
Unpacked Size Trends: Are npm Packages Getting Bigger?
Are npm packages growing in size over time? Data on unpacked size trends across the npm ecosystem, the packages that bloated and slimmed down, and what.
Why Bundle Size Still Matters in 2026
Despite faster networks and better compression, JavaScript bundle size still directly impacts Core Web Vitals, conversion rates, and user experience in 2026.
How to Reduce Your JavaScript Bundle Size: A 2026 Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to cutting JavaScript bundle size — with real package comparisons from PkgPulse. Moment to Day.js alone saves 70KB in 2026.