Let's Dev

Let's Dev

7/27/2017

link

https://yarnpkg.com/blog/2017/07/11/lets-dev-a-package-manager/

summary

This blog post discusses the process of developing a package manager, specifically focusing on the creation of Yarn, a popular package manager for JavaScript. It highlights the motivations behind the development of Yarn, such as the need for faster and more reliable package installations. The article covers the technical challenges faced during the development process and explains the solutions implemented, including improvements in caching, security, and dependency resolution. It also discusses the benefits of using Yarn over other package managers and provides insights into the future vision for the project. Overall, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the development journey of Yarn and its significance within the JavaScript ecosystem.

tags

package management ꞏ software development ꞏ npm ꞏ yarn ꞏ dependency management ꞏ programming ꞏ open source ꞏ javascript ꞏ coding ꞏ software engineering ꞏ software distribution ꞏ command line ꞏ build tools ꞏ web development ꞏ version control ꞏ code sharing ꞏ software ecosystem ꞏ software libraries ꞏ software dependencies ꞏ software packaging ꞏ package.json ꞏ software repository ꞏ dev tools ꞏ modular programming ꞏ package installation ꞏ code organization ꞏ code management ꞏ code reuse ꞏ software updates ꞏ software deployment ꞏ software maintenance ꞏ software architecture ꞏ software collaboration ꞏ software configuration ꞏ software testing ꞏ software documentation ꞏ software licensing ꞏ software security ꞏ software scalability ꞏ software performance ꞏ software optimization ꞏ software debugging ꞏ software analysis ꞏ software metrics ꞏ software patterns ꞏ software interoperability ꞏ software compatibility ꞏ software stability