Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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dotenv

16.0.3

Comparision Betweeen 16.0.3 and 16.0.2

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

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Unpacked Size

35.75 KB

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Version 16.0.3 Details

Dotenv version 16.0.3 is a patch release of the popular dotenv package, designed to load environment variables from a .env file into process.env. Comparing it to the previous stable version, 16.0.2, reveals subtle but important differences relevant to developers relying on its stable behavior. Both versions share the same core functionality and development dependencies, including tools for testing (tap, sinon), linting (standard, dtslint), and documentation (standard-markdown). The BSD-2-Clause license and the canonical repository URL remain consistent.

The main observable difference lies in the dist section. Version 16.0.3 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 36605 bytes, compared to 34765 bytes in 16.0.2, and was released on September 29, 2022, a month after the previous release. This increase in size suggests that some changes were introduced, likely bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements that didn't warrant a major or minor version bump. While the file count remains 10, the modified size might indicate changes in existing files. Developers upgrading should ideally review the changelog or commit history between these releases to understand the specifics. While dotenv prioritizes stability and minimal impact, staying up-to-date ensures access to the most refined and reliable version of this essential environment variable management tool. Consider this update for enhanced stability in your Node.js projects.

Security Vulnerabilities

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