Configure dependency management comprehensively

When configuring dependency management tools like Renovate, ensure comprehensive setup that includes modern syntax, strategic dependency grouping, and controlled update policies. Use current configuration formats (e.g., cron syntax instead of deprecated natural language), implement proper dependency grouping strategies, and configure update separation for...

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When configuring dependency management tools like Renovate, ensure comprehensive setup that includes modern syntax, strategic dependency grouping, and controlled update policies. Use current configuration formats (e.g., cron syntax instead of deprecated natural language), implement proper dependency grouping strategies, and configure update separation for better control.

Key practices:

  • Use modern syntax formats: "schedule": ["0 0-8 * * 1"], "timezone": "UTC" instead of deprecated natural language
  • Group related dependencies logically and consider excluding specific packages that shouldn’t update individually
  • Separate major/minor updates: "separateMajorMinor": true, "separateMultipleMajor": true to maintain compatibility control
  • Extend management scope with custom regex managers to include dependencies referenced outside standard package files

Example configuration:

{
  "schedule": ["0 0-8 * * 1"],
  "timezone": "UTC",
  "separateMajorMinor": true,
  "separateMultipleMajor": true,
  "packageRules": [
    {
      "description": "Group related UI dependencies",
      "matchPaths": ["web/ui/**"],
      "groupName": "UI Dependencies"
    }
  ]
}

This ensures dependency management is predictable, maintainable, and aligned with project requirements while leveraging the full capabilities of the tooling.

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