Hacker News with Generative AI: Dependency Management

Deno 2.2 Improves Dependency Management and Expands Node.js Compatibility (socket.dev)
Deno continues to evolve as a modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, and with the release of version 2.2, it introduces several updates that improve developer experience, enhance dependency management, and strengthen compatibility with the Node.js ecosystem.

JavaScript, TypeScript, Runtime Environments, Dependency Management, Node.js

4 points by feross 3 hours ago | 0 comments

Build It Yourself (pocoo.org)
Another day, another rant about dependencies. from me. This time I will ask you that we start and support a vibe shift when it comes to dependencies.

Software Development, Open Source, Dependency Management

293 points by todsacerdoti 27 days ago | 255 comments

Do any languages specify package requirements in import / include statements? (ycombinator.com)
When coding small programs in python, js, java, C++ it often feels to me that the dependency requirements list in pyproject.toml, requirements.json, maven.xml, CMakeLists.txt, contains information that is redundant to the import or include statements at the top of each file.

Programming Languages, Dependency Management, Software Development, Best Practices

40 points by foobarbecue 31 days ago | 87 comments

Ask HN: Does frequently upgrading dependencies add real value to a product? (ycombinator.com)
Dependency upgrades are a routine part of maintaining software projects.

Software Development, Software Maintenance, Dependency Management

7 points by chaifeng 35 days ago | 12 comments

The semver trick (2019) (github.com/dtolnay)
The semver trick refers to publishing a breaking change to a Rust library without requiring a coordinated upgrade across its downstream dependency graph.

Rust, Software Development, Versioning, Dependency Management

109 points by jcbhmr 56 days ago | 47 comments

Debian's approach to Rust – Dependency handling (2022) (dreamwidth.org)
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Debian, Rust, Dependency Management, Programming Languages, Open Source

69 points by zdw 58 days ago | 205 comments

Problems with Python dependency management (nielscautaerts.xyz)
Python dependency management is a dumpster fire.

Python, Dependency Management, Programming, Software Development

86 points by sanbor 68 days ago | 135 comments

Revisiting Uv (loopwerk.io)
Almost two months ago I compared Poetry with uv, and for me uv had some pretty significant drawbacks that kept me from switching over – the two big ones being the lack of dependency groups, and the inability see outdated packages.

Software, Dependency Management, Programming Tools, Comparison

21 points by jcbhmr 87 days ago | 4 comments

Show HN: Strict interfaces and dep management for Python, written in Rust (github.com/gauge-sh)

Python, Rust, Dependency Management, Software Engineering, Interfaces

68 points by the1024 178 days ago | 12 comments

PEP 751 – A file format to list Python dependencies for install reproducibility (python.org)

Python, Dependency Management, Software, Reproducibility

12 points by rbanffy 203 days ago | 1 comments

Every Dependency Is a Vulnerability (wordpress.com)

Security, Software Development, Dependency Management

11 points by MikeTaylor 256 days ago | 0 comments

Software Development, Open Source, Dependency Management

59 points by tosh 268 days ago | 40 comments

Observations in Debian Dependency Solving (jak-linux.org)

Debian, Dependency Management, Operating Systems, Linux

20 points by JNRowe 272 days ago | 2 comments

Why I recommend Renovate over any other dependency update tools (jvt.me)

Dependency Management, Software Development, Tools, Recommendations

185 points by ingve 314 days ago | 73 comments