Drew DeVault • 9/17/2025

A better future for JavaScript that won't happen

The article analyzes the recent major supply-chain attack in the JavaScript ecosystem as a potential catalyst for reform. It argues for fundamental changes like a standard library, curated packages, and secure distribution models, similar to Linux. However, it concludes pessimistically that the future will likely see a continuation of the current flawed and insecure dependency management practices.

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#JavaScript #security #package management