The @rollup/plugin-inject package, version 4.0.0, is a Rollup plugin designed to simplify the process of working with global variables in JavaScript modules. It automatically scans your code for the use of these variables and injects the necessary import statements, saving developers time and effort by eliminating the need to manually manage these dependencies. This version builds upon previous iterations, offering increased efficiency and stability in the injection process.
Key to its functionality are dependencies such as estree-walker for efficient Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) traversal, magic-string for safe and performant string manipulation during injection, and rollup-pluginutils which provides utilities for creating Rollup plugins. Developers considering upgrading should be aware of potential changes in how the plugin handles specific edge cases or configuration options compared to former versions.
The plugin supports Typescript development, as indicated by the inclusion is typescript as devDependency, but it doesn't imply that the previous version didn't. Ensure thorough testing after upgrading to verify compatibility and desired behavior.
This version, released in November 2019, includes several developer dependencies like rollup-plugin-buble (which may have implications for transpilation behavior) and source-map. Developers can leverage this plugin to streamline module management, reduce boilerplate code, and enhance the overall maintainability of their Rollup-powered projects. The locate-character provides features for source code navigation, which is quite handy during development.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.0.0 of the package @rollup/plugin-inject
