Node.js 20.12.0 introduced a native way to load environment variables from a .env file using the loadEnvFile() function from the node:process module. This is a great addition because it eliminates the...

Webpack and other bundlers often produce large JavaScript bundles that can negatively impact web application performance. While Webpack Bundle Analyzer offers a visual way to analyze bundle contents...

Working with modules in Node.js has evolved significantly. It used to be simple: CommonJS was the only game in town. With the introduction of ES Modules (ESM) and their stabilization in Node.js,...

Installing a package like sharp involves more than just downloading JavaScript files. Developers frequently encounter "native modules"—packages that include C or C++ code. These modules...

Like many developers, I hoard digital content—articles, papers, code snippets, and videos. Over time, organization became a significant friction point. My solution was to build a Digital Object...

Ever since Node was introduced, it has always included a package manager to handle dependencies. For many years NPM was the only game in town, but over time several alternatives have emerged, each...

Managing monorepos, a single repository with multiple packages (each with its own package.json and dependencies), can be challenging. This is where NPM workspaces come in. This post will cover what...