Time Constraints and Complexity Managing Dependency Security Updates

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Developers struggle with time constraints (cited by 26.2%) and difficulty keeping up with security updates and emerging threats (17.6%), while managing complex dependency trees. The complexity of dependency management itself poses a significant barrier.

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Sources

https://www.veracode.com/blog/what-is-the-state-of-npm/
https://www.peruma.me/publication/2026-chase-npm/2026-CHASE-NPM.pdf
https://conf.researchr.org/details/chase-2026/chase-2026-papers/22/Understanding-npm-Developers-Practices-Challenges-and-Recommendations-for-Secure-P

Collection History

Query: “What are the most common pain points with npm for developers in 2025?”3/31/2026

Time constraints are the most frequently cited barrier to secure package development, with other challenges including difficulties in keeping up with security updates and managing dependencies.

Created: 3/31/2026Updated: 3/31/2026