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The Hidden Dangers of setImmediate() in Node.js

The Hidden Dangers of setImmediate() in Node.js

JavaScript’s asynchronous nature is both its greatest strength and one of its trickiest challenges. In Node.js, developers have a range of tools for deferring work: setTimeout(), process.nextTick(), Promises, and the lesser-known setImmediate(). At first glance, setImmediate() looks harmless—it simply defers the execution of a callback until

Why "100% Node.js Compatibility" in Deno and Bun Actually Matters More Than You Think

Why "100% Node.js Compatibility" in Deno and Bun Actually Matters More Than You Think

If you have recently explored modern runtimes like Deno or Bun, you've probably seen the bold claim: "100% Node.js compatibility." At first glance, it sounds like marketing fluff. But when you dig deeper, you realize it touches on one of the most critical factors for

Modules, Packages, and Philosophy: Go vs Node.js and What It Means for Your Code

Modules, Packages, and Philosophy: Go vs Node.js and What It Means for Your Code

In the world of software engineering, we often obsess over performance, syntax, and libraries—but sometimes, philosophical differences in language design quietly shape how we structure our entire projects. One of the best examples of this? How Go and Node.js treat modules and packages. While it might seem like

A Developer's Guide to Safely Upgrading NPM Dependencies

A Developer's Guide to Safely Upgrading NPM Dependencies

Keeping dependencies up to date is crucial for security, performance, and compatibility. However, blindly upgrading can break your project. This guide will help you safely upgrade NPM packages, focusing on major version updates and important considerations. 1. What is NCU? ncu stands for npm-check-updates, a tool that helps you check

Fixing the "Cannot Find Module 'typescript'" Error When Using tsup

Fixing the "Cannot Find Module 'typescript'" Error When Using tsup

If you're using tsup to bundle your TypeScript project and encounter an error like this: Error: Cannot find module 'typescript' Don't worry—this is a common issue, and the fix is straightforward. This article will walk you through the cause of the issue, how

The Clean Slate Approach: Fixing Node.js Dependency Issues Like a Pro

The Clean Slate Approach: Fixing Node.js Dependency Issues Like a Pro

If you’ve ever updated your dependencies in a Node.js project only to find that something is mysteriously broken, you’re not alone. A common culprit? Lingering old dependencies in node_modules or mismatches in package-lock.json. This is one of those classic debugging nightmares that can waste hours

Mastering Environment Variables in PowerShell for Node.js Projects

Mastering Environment Variables in PowerShell for Node.js Projects

When working with Node.js in a Windows environment, managing environment variables efficiently can significantly enhance your development workflow. A common task is suppressing specific warnings during dependency installation with npm. This article walks you through setting environment variables in PowerShell, highlights additional considerations, and provides best practices for seamless