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Re:Xeon – Node.js tool for creating modular, reusable shell ... by subway on Tuesday May 31, 2016 @11:05AM (#11806912)
Because thousands of people place their trust poorly.
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Re:Xeon – Node.js tool for creating modular, reusable shell ... by nilliams on Tuesday May 31, 2016 @03:12PM (#11809229)
Do you have any specific complaints with npm?
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Re:Xeon – Node.js tool for creating modular, reusable shell ... by subway on Tuesday May 31, 2016 @03:22PM (#11809346)
Reliance on transport security instead of providing cryptographic verification of code is my biggest beef, very closely followed by what is essentially a nonexistent reputation system (or, in lieu of a code reputation system, a curated selection of packages).
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