Better update routine?

You are not alone rtenny. I never use composer either. Don't like it, don't want it, prefer to maintain complete control of how or where or what gets installed. The possible few additional minutes it takes to install via ftp is nothing compared to the problems or issues that can arise with auto dependency installs. (Of course this is just my opinion, but I avoid composer at all costs)

Perhaps we are just old dogs avoiding new tricks - lol

Paul