SMRTR ProgrammingApr 19, 2026Pecar Blog

How to Safely Update Your Dependencies

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Supply chain attacks are increasing, making dependency security critical for developers. Key protection strategies include pinning dependencies to specific hashes rather than just versions, using GitHub Actions commit SHAs instead of mutable tags, automating periodic updates through CI rather than local machines, and implementing cooldowns that delay installation of newly-published packages by 5+ days to avoid compromised releases.

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