Modernize Dependencies Command

Update and modernize project dependencies

Instructions

Follow this approach to modernize dependencies: $ARGUMENTS

1. Dependency Audit

   # Check outdated packages
   npm outdated
   pip list --outdated
   composer outdated
   
   # Security audit
   npm audit
   pip-audit
   

2. Update Strategy

   • Start with patch updates (1.2.3 → 1.2.4)
   • Then minor updates (1.2.3 → 1.3.0)
   • Finally major updates (1.2.3 → 2.0.0)
   • Test thoroughly between each step

3. Automated Updates

   # Safe updates
   npm update
   pip install -U package-name
   
   # Interactive updates
   npx npm-check-updates -i
   

4. Breaking Changes Review

   • Read changelogs and migration guides
   • Identify deprecated APIs
   • Plan code changes needed
   • Update tests and documentation

5. Testing and Validation

   npm test
   npm run build
   npm run lint
   

6. Documentation Updates

   • Update README.md
   • Revise installation instructions
   • Update API documentation
   • Note breaking changes

Remember to update dependencies incrementally, test thoroughly, and maintain backward compatibility where possible.