Lea Verou 11/19/2020

The case for Weak Dependencies in JS

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This article argues for using weak dependencies in JavaScript libraries, where features are enhanced if a peer library is present but fall back to basic functionality if not. It discusses the paradigm's benefits for library authors, including progressive enhancement, smaller bundle sizes, and flexibility in using optional peer dependencies without forcing them on all users.

The case for Weak Dependencies in JS

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