A better future for JavaScript that won't happen
6 hours ago
- #JavaScript
- #SupplyChainAttack
- #DependencyManagement
- The JavaScript community may reassess its dependency management practices after a major supply-chain attack.
- Calls for a standard JavaScript library to reduce reliance on micro-dependencies like 'left-pad'.
- Potential for npm to evolve with better security practices, leveraging Microsoft's resources.
- Other programming languages with similar dependency models might also need to address these vulnerabilities.
- Despite the crisis, the article predicts minimal real change, with only superficial security measures likely to be implemented.