Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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buffer

5.5.0

Comparision Betweeen 5.5.0 and 5.4.3

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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80.14 KB

79.41 KB

Version 5.5.0 Details

Buffer version 5.5.0 introduces a minor update to the popular Node.js Buffer API designed for browser environments. This version, released on March 6, 2020, builds upon the functionality of the previous stable version, 5.4.3, released on September 12, 2019. Both versions maintain consistent core dependencies, relying on "base64-js" and "ieee754" for encoding and number representation. The developer toolchain remains largely unchanged, featuring familiar tools like "airtap," "browserify," "standard," and "uglify-js" for testing, bundling, linting, and minification.

A key difference lies in the "airtap" version used for testing, with version 5.5.0 utilizing "^3.0.0" while 5.4.3 employed "^2.0.3". This suggests potential updates or bug fixes in the testing infrastructure. While both versions share the same number of files in the distribution (6), version 5.5.0 sees a slight increase in unpacked size, measuring at 82061 bytes compared to 81315 bytes in 5.4.3. This minor size difference likely reflects code refinements or enhancements introduced in the newer version. Developers utilizing the buffer library for browser-based applications should consider upgrading to 5.5.0 to benefit from these incremental improvements and ensure they are using the most recent and potentially more robust iteration of the package. The core API and usage patterns, however, remain consistent between the two versions, ensuring a seamless transition for existing projects.

Security Vulnerabilities

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