The @storybook/react package offers a powerful renderer specifically designed for building and showcasing React components within the Storybook environment. Version 8.6.5 introduces subtle yet potentially impactful changes compared to its predecessor, version 8.6.4.
Notably, the core dependencies have been updated. While both versions rely on the same suite of @storybook packages for global settings, theming, UI components, manager API, preview API, and DOM shim functionalities each dependency has an updated version, which might provide enhancements. This ensures tighter integration, potentially unlocking new features or resolving previous limitations, offering benefits such as improved performance, extended theming capabilities, or more seamless interaction with the Storybook manager.
Furthermore, the "@storybook/test" dependency has been updated from 8.6.4 to 8.6.5.
The unpacked size of the package sees a slight increase, jumping from 1734488 bytes in version 8.6.4 to 1736443 bytes in 8.6.5. This increase, albeit minimal, indicates potential additions or modifications within the codebase, possibly introducing new functionalities or refining existing features. Developers should be mindful of this slight increase, especially in environments with strict size constraints.
This update also bring a more modern releaseDate to 2025-03-14, while both are fake dates, it might be linked to internal updates.
Developers leveraging @storybook/react should carefully evaluate the migration impact, even with seemingly minor updates, to ensure compatibility and take advantage of any new capabilities. It is always recommended to consult the official Storybook changelog for a comprehensive list of changes and upgrade procedures.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.6.5 of the package @storybook/react