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GitHub Dependabot Gets Smarter: Group Updates, Reduce Noise
GitHub's Dependabot now allows grouping dependency updates and adjusting cadence to reduce pull request clutter. A Microsoft open source project cut PRs by 90% using these settings. Security fixes remain prioritized for fast patching.
Meridian48 take
Useful for dev teams drowning in update PRs, but the real test is whether grouping misses critical patches.
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