Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

@storybook/addon-actions is a vital tool for Storybook developers, providing immediate UI feedback when interactive elements trigger actions. Comparing versions 8.0.0 and 7.6.20 reveals notable shifts in the development ecosystem around Storybook. Version 8.0.0, released in March 2024, reflects a significant upgrade in its peer dependencies, requiring newer versions of React (^18.2.0) and related Storybook packages like @storybook/types, @storybook/theming, @storybook/components, @storybook/manager-api, @storybook/preview-api, and @storybook/client-logger, all bumped to 8.0.0. This indicates a move towards greater compatibility with the latest Storybook architecture and potentially newer React features. Conversely, version 7.6.20, released later in June 2024, retains older dependencies targeting React 16.8.0 and corresponding 7.6.20 versions of core Storybook packages. Developers upgrading to version 8.0.0 should ensure their projects align with the updated peer dependencies to avoid compatibility issues. While both versions share core dependencies like uuid, dequal, polished, and @storybook/global, the key difference lies in the broader Storybook ecosystem integration. The small change in unpacked size, and file count differences are negligible, but the dependency upgrades means developers using version 8.0.0 will benefit from the features, performance improvements, and bug fixes incorporated within the latest Storybook core, while users sticking to 7.6.20 maintain compatibility with older React and Storybook setups.