# Implementation Guide

1. **Run Initial Audit**
   - Execute security scan (`npm audit` or equivalent)
   - Review vulnerability severity levels
   - Prioritize critical and high severity issues

2. **Analyze Update Paths**
   - Identify packages needing updates
   - Check for breaking changes in changelogs
   - Map dependency relationships

3. **Plan Updates**
   - Create update plan with safe updates first
   - Schedule breaking change updates separately
   - Prepare migration steps for major versions

4. **Apply and Verify**
   - Update packages incrementally
   - Run test suite after each batch
   - Monitor for runtime regressions

5. **Establish Monitoring**
   - Configure automated audit alerts
   - Set up dependency update notifications
   - Schedule regular audit reviews

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