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Who checks dependencies other than the author of the library ? The only time I check them is when they break and that's not a good thing.

I see this argument as “it’s not my job” type of argument.

Most of the time you just install and use. If I had infinite time, I’d do it because it’s fun but I don’t so I don’t.

If there’s a trust chain and I know for sure certain libraries are reviewed I’d have a peace of mind. Alas, that’s not the case and we spend our days in back burner paranoia or blissful ignorance.



well a lot of people do it. Specially if the code is part of a project going through some auditing, or certification.




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