Hugo • 1/17/2025

Simple optional dependencies via meta-packages

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The article proposes using separate meta-packages (e.g., todoman-repl) to manage optional dependencies in software, instead of relying on complex optional dependency features in package managers. It explains the pitfalls of traditional optional dependencies and how meta-packages clearly reflect user intent and simplify dependency tracking.

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