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circular-dependency-plugin

5.2.2

Comparision Betweeen 5.2.2 and 5.2.1

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

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Version 5.2.2 Details

Circular Dependency Plugin version 5.2.2 represents a minor update to version 5.2.1, primarily introducing enhanced TypeScript support for webpack projects. Both versions share the core functionality of detecting circular dependencies within webpack bundles, a crucial feature for maintaining code quality and preventing runtime errors caused by tightly coupled modules. The plugin is designed to be easily integrated into webpack configurations, alerting developers to potential circular dependencies during the build process.

The key difference lies in the addition of ts-loader and typescript as development dependencies in version 5.2.2. This suggests an investment in improving the plugin's compatibility and testing within TypeScript-based webpack setups. For developers utilizing TypeScript, version 5.2.2 likely offers a more robust and reliable experience, potentially including better type definitions or specific adjustments to handle TypeScript's module resolution.

Both versions maintain the same peer dependency on webpack (>=4.0.1), ensuring broad compatibility with existing webpack projects. The consistent license (ISC) and repository details indicate no change in the plugin's open-source nature or maintainership. The slight increase in unpacked size from 10062 to 10494 bytes in version 5.2.2 is likely attributable to the added TypeScript-related dependencies and any associated code adjustments. Developers should consider version 5.2.2 an evolutionary improvement, especially beneficial if they're working with TypeScript.

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