@storybook/theming version 8.1.8 represents a minor update to the core Storybook theming library, building upon the preceding 8.1.7 release. Primarily, the changes appear to involve internal version bumps and dependency updates aimed at maintaining compatibility and stability within the Storybook ecosystem.
A key difference to note is the updated dependency on @storybook/client-logger, moving from version 8.1.7 to 8.1.8. This suggests potential improvements or fixes within the Storybook's logging mechanism. While the functionalities around styling, theming and emotion dependencies remain consistent between the two versions, this change in the logger might contribute to better debugging and error reporting capabilities during development.
Developers already using the library may benefit from updating to 8.1.8 for the latest fixes and improvements, even though it is a minor release. The stability of peer dependencies that involve React and React DOM are preserved across both versions, meaning upgrading should not introduce any breaking changes to existing projects that adhere to the specified version constraints (React versions 16.8.0 through 19.0.0-beta). This means developers can seamlessly integrate the update. The other dependencies related to emotion are the same in terms of versions, showing that the main focus was on the internal tools. The release date confirms that this version is recent implying that it contains the latest upgrades and improvements for the tool.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.1.8 of the package @storybook/theming