dependency-check is a crucial development tool for ensuring project integrity. It analyzes your package.json file, verifying that all declared dependencies are actually used in your project's code. This helps prevent including unnecessary packages, reducing bundle size and potential security vulnerabilities. Conversely, it identifies missing dependencies - packages used in your code but not listed in package.json, leading to runtime errors. By highlighting discrepancies between declared and actual dependencies, dependency-check promotes cleaner, more reliable projects.
