Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

@storybook/addon-essentials is a curated set of Storybook addons designed to enhance the developer experience and streamline common tasks. Version 6.1.8 was released on November 27, 2020, shortly after version 6.1.7 on November 26, 2020. The core functionality remains consistent between the two versions, as the description emphasizes "curated addons to bring out the best of Storybook" in both.

The key difference lies in the version numbers of the internal dependencies within the Storybook ecosystem. In version 6.1.8, dependencies like @storybook/api, @storybook/addons, @storybook/addon-docs, @storybook/node-logger, @storybook/addon-actions, @storybook/addon-controls, @storybook/addon-toolbars, @storybook/addon-viewport, @storybook/addon-backgrounds, and @storybook/vue are all updated to 6.1.8 to maintain synchronization. Similarly, in version 6.1.7, they are all at 6.1.7. This coordinated versioning ensures compatibility and helps prevent potential conflicts between different Storybook components. There are no file count or unpacked size difference between the 2 version, but the release date marks the most important difference.

For developers, this means upgrading from 6.1.7 to 6.1.8 provides a consistent and potentially more stable experience across the Storybook environment. It's a recommended update to benefit from the latest bug fixes, potential performance improvements, and feature enhancements that might have been introduced within the aligned dependencies. It's also important to be aware of the peer dependencies, such as react, react-dom, webpack, @babel/core, and babel-loader and upgrade them to avoid compatibility issues.