Remove Unused Dependencies and Dead Code

[elizabetheonoja-art]

Task

Audit the codebase for unused dependencies in package.json/go.mod and remove them. Also identify and remove dead code (unused functions, variables, imports).

Scope

• Check all dependency files for unused packages
• Run dependency analysis tools
• Remove dead code identified by linters
• Update lock files after removal

Acceptance Criteria

• No unused dependencies in dependency files
• Dead code eliminated
• All tests still pass after changes

[praisesokoyebomfrancis]

Hi team,

I would like to apply to work on #249 Remove Unused Dependencies and Dead Code for utility-backend.

Motivation & Experience
Keeping the repository lightweight and clean is essential for maintainability, build speed, and security. I have extensive experience auditing backend projects (Node.js/Go) for bloated dependencies and refactoring legacy codebases using static analysis and linting tools.

Proposed Implementation Plan
Dependency Audit: Run automated dependency analysis tools (e.g., depcheck, npm prune, or go mod tidy) to identify unused packages across package.json / go.mod.

Dead Code Elimination: Utilize linters and static code analyzers (e.g., ESLint, golangci-lint, or ts-prune) to detect and remove unused functions, variables, and unreferenced imports.

Lockfile & Clean Up: Update lock files (package-lock.json / go.sum) post-removal to ensure clean tree resolution.

Testing & Verification: Run the full integration and unit test suite to verify that removing these unused items introduces no regressions or broken imports.

I am ready to get started immediately upon assignment!

[zinodict121]

I would like to work on this issue.

[github-actions]

@zinodict121 has been assigned to this issue! 🎉

You can now start working on it. Good luck!

[grantfox-oss]

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Next steps:

1. Open a Pull Request referencing this issue (e.g., Closes #249)
2. Your PR will be reviewed by the Utility-Protocol maintainers

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