Brace expansion is a utility for generating strings based on brace patterns, mirroring the functionality found in shells like sh/bash. Version 3.0.0 represents a significant update over the 2.0.2 release. One key difference lies in the updated dependency on balanced-match. Version 3.0.0 depends on version ^3.0.0 of balanced-match, while 2.0.2 relies on ^1.0.0. This change potentially reflects improvements or bug fixes within the balanced-match dependency that may impact how brace expansion handles complex or nested patterns.
Another notable shift is in the development dependencies. Version 2.0.2 used tape for testing, whereas version 3.0.0 utilizes standard for linting. Although both versions leverage @c4312/matcha, the change from tape to standard suggests a move towards a more standardized linting approach for code quality.
The file count and unpacked size of the package have also changed. Version 3.0.0 has 7 files with an unpacked size of 12214 bytes, while version 2.0.2 has 5 files with an unpacked size of 11534 bytes. This indicates that version 3.0.0 may have added new features or components. The release date is also something to keep in mind. Version 3.0.0 was released almost 2 years before than the older version.
Developers choosing between these versions should consider the impact of the updated balanced-match dependency and the implications of the changed development dependencies. For those prioritizing stability and familiarity with tape for testing, version 2.0.2 might be preferred. However, version 3.0.0 offers the latest features and improvements, while embracing a standardized linting approach. Before upgrading, it is best practice to test your application and confirm compatibility of the changes.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.0.0 of the package
brace-expansion Regular Expression Denial of Service vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in juliangruber brace-expansion up to 1.1.11/2.0.1/3.0.0/4.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function expand of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.1.12, 2.0.2, 3.0.1 and 4.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is a5b98a4f30d7813266b221435e1eaaf25a1b0ac5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
