upgrading-dependencies

Safely upgrading dependencies requires classifying version changes as patch, minor, or major, mapping their usage across the codebase, and running security audits and test suites to prevent vulnerabilities or functionality breaks.

Dependency classification categorizes version changes into patch, minor, or major updates to assess their impact. This process helps determine the required testing and audit procedures to maintain codebase stability during upgrades.

Auditing dependency usage involves mapping the usage surface of each dependency within the code graph. This identifies exactly where and how libraries are utilized to prevent unexpected functionality breaks during version upgrades.

Yes, software testing is required to verify dependency upgrades. Running a comprehensive test suite confirms that the version upgrade does not introduce security vulnerabilities or break existing functionality in the codebase.

Yes, you can run a security audit when upgrading codebase dependencies. The upgrade process integrates security audit procedures to ensure that new dependency versions do not introduce vulnerabilities into the project.

The best way to manage major version upgrades for libraries is to use an automated process that classifies the change, maps its usage surface across the code graph, and enforces strict suite testing and security audits.