Avoid Vendoring Dependencies

Vendoring smart contracts or libraries—copying them directly into your project—can lead to significant risks, including:

  1. Security Risks: Vendored code doesn't automatically benefit from updates or security patches, leaving your project vulnerable.

  2. Auditing Challenges: Embedded dependencies are harder to track and audit, reducing transparency.

  3. Upgradability Issues: Vendoring locks you into outdated versions, making it difficult to adopt new features or fixes.

  4. Increased Complexity: Managing multiple vendored libraries adds unnecessary project overhead.


Best Practice: Use Package Managers

Leverage tools like npm, yarn, Forge, or Hardhat to manage dependencies efficiently. These tools ensure easy updates, version control, and compatibility, keeping your code secure and maintainable.

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