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pnpm 11: faster installs and calmer lockfiles

The pnpm 11 release focuses on install performance and clearer dependency resolution.

pnpm 11 lands with a rewritten resolution cache that cuts cold installs noticeably on large monorepos, plus clearer messages when peer dependencies conflict.

What changed

  • Faster cold installs thanks to a reworked resolution cache
  • Lockfile diffs are smaller and easier to review in code review
  • Stricter defaults for pnpm approve-builds

Should you upgrade?

For most projects, yes. Run a single command and check the diff:

pnpm self-update
pnpm install

If your lockfile changes look larger than expected, review the peer dependency notes in the changelog before committing.