Best of NPM — October 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   kentcdodds/match-sorter: Simple, expected, and deterministic best-match sorting of an array in JavaScript

   Match-sorter is a JavaScript library designed for simple, expected, and deterministic best-match sorting of arrays. It uses a user-friendly algorithm to rank items based on criteria such as case-sensitive equality, case-insensitive equality, starts with, word starts with, contains, acronym, and simple match. The module is installable via npm and offers customization options like nested keys, property callbacks, thresholds, and more. Ideal for enhancing user experience in filters and search inputs.

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   Understanding npm audit and fixing vulnerabilities

   npm audit is a tool used in Node.js projects to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in dependencies. It scans project files and provides a report detailing vulnerable packages, their severity, and how to fix them. The tool can automatically fix many issues, but sometimes manual intervention is needed. Regular audits, updating dependencies, and using npm overrides are recommended practices for maintaining the security of Node.js applications.

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   Node.js developers·2y

   Cool new Node.js projects from Node Weekly 👇

   Discover new Node.js projects including Superdiff for comparing arrays of objects, gradient-string for creating gradient text output in the terminal, and node-llama-cpp, an offline-first local Llama AI model that integrates with Node.js.

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