package.json vs Pnpm

Developers should learn and use package meets developers should use pnpm when working on javascript or node. Here's our take.

package.json

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use package

Pros

• json because it is fundamental for any Node
• Related to: node-js, npm

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Pnpm

Developers should use Pnpm when working on JavaScript or Node

Pros

• js projects, especially in large-scale applications or monorepos, to significantly reduce disk space usage and speed up installation times by avoiding duplicate package downloads
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use package.json if: You want json because it is fundamental for any node and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Pnpm if: You prioritize js projects, especially in large-scale applications or monorepos, to significantly reduce disk space usage and speed up installation times by avoiding duplicate package downloads over what package.json offers.

The Bottom Line

package.json wins

Developers should learn and use package