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Package & Dependency Management

Take control of your composer.json. Learn how to safely update packages, resolve dependency conflicts, handle breaking changes, and maintain a stable, secure dependency tree.

Dependency Management Best Practices

  • Semantic Versioning: Understand version constraints and how to safely specify dependencies
  • Lock Files: Use composer.lock to ensure consistent deployments across environments
  • Conflict Resolution: Navigate version conflicts and find compatible package combinations
  • Security Audits: Use composer audit to identify and fix vulnerable dependencies

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