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4. pnpm workspaces for dependency management

Status: Accepted Date: 2025-06-28

Context

Monorepo needs efficient dependency management to avoid duplication, ensure version consistency, and enable workspace-level operations.

Decision

Use pnpm workspaces for dependency management.

Consequences

Positive:

  • Efficient disk usage via hard links
  • Fast installation and updates
  • Workspace protocol support
  • Built-in monorepo features

Negative:

  • Less widespread than npm/yarn
  • Potential compatibility issues

Mitigation:

  • [List mitigation strategies for negative consequences]