Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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dotenv

16.6.0

Comparision Betweeen 16.6.0 and 16.5.0

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

73.95 KB

73.79 KB

Version 16.6.0 Details

Dotenv version 16.6.0 introduces subtle yet potentially impactful changes compared to its predecessor, version 16.5.0. Both versions serve the core purpose of loading environment variables from a .env file, streamlining configuration management for Node.js applications. Looking at the devDependencies section, nothing was changed, providing continuity for contributors and those extending the library.

The critical differences lie in the dist section. Version 16.6.0 presents a slight increase in the fileCount from 11 to 12, suggesting the inclusion of a new file or a modification leading to a split. Consequently, the unpackedSize also sees a marginal increase from 75565 to 75726 bytes. Developers might find this increase interesting, as it hints at potential enhancements, bug fixes, or new features added in version 16.6.0 that weren’t present previously.

While both packages share the same BSD-2-Clause license, repository, and funding source, the releaseDate differs significantly, with version 16.6.0 dated later than version 16.5.0. This confirms it's a newer release on npm. While seemingly small, developers should investigate the specific changes between the two versions. An audit may reveal bug fixes, security patches, or performance improvements that may warrant an upgrade.

Security Vulnerabilities

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