Ant Design (antd) has released version 4.2.0, building upon the solid foundation of version 4.1.5. Both versions cater to developers seeking an enterprise-class UI solution for React applications. A key difference lies in the updated dependencies within version 4.2.0. Most notably "@ant-design/icons" moves from version "^4.0.0" to "^4.1.0" and "rc-rate" moves from version "~2.5.1" to "~2.6.0". While not exhaustive, these reflect a commitment to incorporating the latest improvements and potentially bug fixes from underlying component libraries. Also "rc-input-number" has been updated from ~4.5.4 to ~4.6.1 and "rc-field-form" from ~1.1.0 to ~1.2.0.
Developers will appreciate antd's comprehensive suite of components in both versions, covering everything from basic UI elements like buttons and forms to more complex components like tables, trees, and modals. The consistent API and well-documented features simplify development cycles. The underlying architecture relies on React and leverages popular libraries such as Lodash, Moment.js, and classnames which provide developers with performant and maintainable components. Version 4.2.0, includes slight refinements and dependency updates, ensuring compatibility and stability for projects seeking the most current iteration of the design system. When upgrading, developers should review the changelog for potential breaking changes related to the updated dependencies. The updated release comes with a small reduction in the unpacked size, this can depend on the improvements made.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.2.0 of the package antd