Articles tagged “open-source”
17 articles
Open Source License Compliance for npm 2026
npm license compliance guide 2026: MIT vs Apache vs GPL vs AGPL risks, SaaS network clause, license-checker automation, FOSSA/Black Duck scanning, and enterprise policy frameworks.
Building PkgPulse: Comparing npm Packages
A behind-the-scenes look at building PkgPulse — the tech stack, design decisions, and health scoring algorithm behind npm package comparisons for 2026.
The Average Lifespan of an npm Package
How long do npm packages last? Data on the lifecycle of npm packages from first publish to abandonment — and what separates long-lived packages from short ones.
How GitHub Stars Mislead Package Selection
GitHub stars are one of the most misleading signals for npm package quality. The data on star inflation, abandoned packages, and what actually predicts.
How Health Scores Help You Choose Packages
What package health scores measure, why GitHub stars are misleading, and how PkgPulse's health scores help developers make better npm package decisions.
How Long Until npm Packages Get Updates? 2026
Data on npm package update frequency and response times in 2026. How quickly do popular packages release security patches, minor updates, and major versions?.
How to Evaluate npm Package Health Before Installing
A practical checklist for evaluating npm packages before adding them to your project. What to look at, what signals matter, and how to use PkgPulse health.
How to Secure Your npm Supply Chain in 2026
Practical npm supply chain security for 2026. Lockfiles, audit automation, provenance attestation, Socket.dev scanning, and the 5 attacks targeting npm.
How Vercel Shapes the JavaScript Ecosystem
Vercel's outsized influence on the JavaScript ecosystem in 2026: Next.js, Turbopack, SWC, and the implications of a platform vendor controlling core now.
License Distribution Across the npm Ecosystem
What licenses do npm packages actually use in 2026? MIT dominates at 75%, but ISC, Apache-2.0, BSD, GPL, and unlicensed packages create real legal risk.
The Myth of 'Production-Ready' npm Packages
"Production-ready" is the most overused phrase in npm. What does it actually mean? Here's how to evaluate whether a package is truly ready for your.
The npm Ecosystem Is Too Fragmented (And That's OK)
There are 47 ways to validate a form in JavaScript. 12 different HTTP clients. 8 competing state managers. Is the fragmentation a problem — or the feature.
npm Packages with the Best Health Scores (And Why)
Which npm packages consistently score highest on maintenance, community, security, and popularity? Data-driven look at what makes a package healthy — and the.
npm Packages with the Fastest Release Cycles
Which npm packages release the most frequently in 2026? Data on packages with the fastest release cadence — and whether more releases means higher quality or.
Package Maintenance Scores: Who's Keeping Up?
How to measure npm package maintenance quality in 2026. Release cadence, issue response time, dependency freshness, and why maintenance score predicts.
Which Packages Have the Most Open Issues?
npm packages with the most open GitHub issues in 2026 — and why the number alone tells you almost nothing. Issue count vs issue resolution rate, triage.
Why npm Audit Is Broken (And What to Use Instead)
npm audit is full of false positives, ignores real threats, and erodes developer trust. Here's why it fails, what the real vulnerabilities look like, and.