@storybook/addon-viewport helps developers build responsive Storybook components by allowing them to easily adjust the viewport size and orientation directly within the Storybook environment. This functionality is key for ensuring components render correctly across a variety of devices and screen sizes, improving the user experience on different platforms.
Comparing versions 8.1.6 and 8.1.5, the core functionality around viewport adjustment remains consistent. The dependency on memoizerific for performance optimization is maintained in both versions. The fundamental purpose of the addon, which is to enable developers to preview and test components at different viewport sizes, hasn't changed.
The primary difference lies in the internal dependencies that @storybook/addon-viewport relies on. Version 8.1.6 has updates across several core Storybook packages, including @storybook/theming, @storybook/components, @storybook/core-events, @storybook/manager-api, and @storybook/preview-api. These updates likely include bug fixes, performance improvements, and compatibility adjustments within the broader Storybook ecosystem. For developers, upgrading to 8.1.6 ensures they're benefiting from the latest enhancements and fixes provided by the Storybook team, potentially resolving underlying issues or improving integration with other Storybook addons and features. The update is more relevant with those that keep their Storybook installation updated. The releaseDate shows that version 8.1.6 was released after version 8.1.5.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.1.6 of the package @storybook/addon-viewport