Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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dotenv

14.1.0

Comparision Betweeen 14.1.0 and 14.0.1

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

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Version 14.1.0 Details

Dotenv version 14.1.0 builds upon the foundation laid by version 14.0.1, offering subtle yet potentially impactful improvements for developers relying on this popular library for managing environment variables. Both releases share the same core functionality: loading environment variables from a .env file into process.env, streamlining configuration management in Node.js applications. They also maintain the same suite of development dependencies including tools for testing, linting, and documentation. This consistency ensures a familiar development experience for those already using Dotenv.

The key difference lies in the increased unpacked size of the package, moving from 28602 bytes in 14.0.1 to 29735 bytes in version 14.1.0. While this difference is relatively small, it suggests internal code modifications, potential bug fixes, or perhaps even minor feature enhancements. Developers should consider exploring the changelog or commit history on the [Dotenv Github Repository](git://github.com/motdotla/dotenv.git) for details about changes that may impact their specific use case, as this information is not explicitly provided within the package data. Both versions were released on the same day, January 17, 2022. Version 14.1.0 was released approximately an hour after version 14.0.1. Developers choosing whether to upgrade can be assured of continued support and a stable environment for loading .env files, with the newer version potentially containing refinements and improvements not present in the earlier release.

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