What is supply chain security in the context of Node.js and npm, and what tools help mitigate it?

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Node.js Developer — Hard

What is supply chain security in the context of Node.js and npm, and what tools help mitigate it?

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Supply chain security in Node.js and npm refers to the risk of malicious or compromised packages being introduced via dependencies. Tools like npm audit, Snyk, Dependabot, lockfile integrity checks, and package provenance help mitigate this risk.