⓿ dependencies!
Minimizing dependencies in software development enhances quality and performance. Developers should use built-in libraries, and library creators should aim for zero dependencies, potentially signified by a GitHub badge.
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The text discusses the importance of minimizing dependencies in software development, particularly for libraries. It emphasizes that while it is challenging to create applications with zero dependencies, developers should strive to use built-in libraries of their programming language. For library developers, aiming for zero dependencies is beneficial, especially for those targeting a wide user base, strict security standards, or predictable performance. The text also mentions a badge that can be added to a README.md file on GitHub to signify zero dependencies.
- Minimizing dependencies is crucial for software quality and performance.
- Striving for zero dependencies is particularly important for library developers.
- Using built-in libraries can help reduce dependency issues.
- A badge can be added to GitHub projects to indicate zero dependencies.
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8 comments <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Serif+Pro" rel="stylesheet">The closest thing I've seen to do "zero dependencies" is esbuild, even then, last time I checked it has one dependencies in go.mod I think for old version's compatibility reason
What certain is, like the other commenter said, I believe in minimizing dependencies... not zero dependencies
Another nitpick: I hate the usage of `⓿` character. I wonder how this will be read by screenreader...
0 runtime dependencies though is another story - very helpful in deployments where your package manager doesn't solve it.
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