rstudio-update-electron

To update Electron across the RStudio codebase, pin the exact version in package.json, package-lock.json, and NEWS.md, then validate by running tests in src/node/desktop to ensure CI compatibility.

Safely pin an exact Electron version by updating package.json and package-lock.json with the target version number, preventing accidental upgrades and ensuring dependency consistency across the repository.

Updating package-lock.json when bumping the Electron version locks the exact dependency tree, prevents accidental upgrades, and maintains CI-safe checks across the repository environment.

After an Electron version bump in RStudio, run tests in the src/node/desktop directory to verify installation, validate compatibility, and ensure CI-safe checks pass.

Yes, updating Electron requires modifying the RStudio NEWS.md file to document the change, alongside updating package.json and package-lock.json to keep dependency declarations and documentation consistent.

The exact npm install syntax for pinning a specific Electron version specifies the target version number to update package.json and package-lock.json, preventing accidental upgrades and ensuring precise version pinning.