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Recursive support on Node.js dependencies

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    Yes, we've discussed it in the last Security WG meeting. We agreed on testing the recursive approach, and in case it adds a lot of noise, we revert it.

Originally posted by @RafaelGSS in https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs-dependency-vuln-assessments/issues/88#issuecomment-1314034102

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Start by reading the discussion referenced from issue #88 and the Security WG decision recorded here. Determine how recursive dependency assessment should be tested and what constitutes unacceptable noise; done means the recursive approach has been evaluated and either retained or reverted based on that result.

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Tech stack
node.js
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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