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npm v12 Ships With Install Scripts Off by Default, Begins Deprecating 2FA-Bypass Tokens
npm v12 is generally available, turning install scripts off by default and beginning the deprecation of 2FA-bypass publishing tokens.
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Mocha is a feature-rich JavaScript test framework running on Node.js and in the browser, making asynchronous testing simple. Mocha is often compared to Jest because of its flexible and configurable nature, but it requires more setup and configuration for features like mocking and snapshot testing, which Jest provides out of the box.
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AVA is a test runner for Node.js with a concise API, detailed error output, and process isolation that lets you develop with confidence. AVA is designed to handle asynchronous testing more efficiently than Jest but lacks some of Jest's features like snapshot testing and built-in mocking.
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npm v12 is generally available, turning install scripts off by default and beginning the deprecation of 2FA-bypass publishing tokens.

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