Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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dotenv

8.5.0

Comparision Betweeen 8.5.0 and 8.4.0

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

22.8 KB

22.6 KB

Version 8.5.0 Details

Dotenv version 8.5.0 is a minor patch release following version 8.4.0 of this popular npm package, designed to load environment variables from a .env file into process.env. Both versions share the same core functionality and are licensed under the BSD-2-Clause license. Developers using Dotenv can seamlessly upgrade from 8.4.0 to 8.5.0.

The key differences between these versions lie in subtle improvements and internal changes. While both versions maintain the same dependencies and development dependencies, including tools for testing, linting, and documentation, the unpackedSize has slightly increased in the newer version, suggesting potential minor code enhancements or adjustments. Specifically, version 8.4.0 has an unpacked size of 23143 bytes while version 8.5.0 has 23351.

The release dates also highlight the proximity of these versions, with only a short time difference between the package's release. Given that the dependency lists are identical, the upgrade is unlikely to introduce any breaking changes. Developers prioritizing the most recent updates and bug fixes with the same core functionalities should opt for version 8.5.0. Always remember to test the update in a development environment before deploying it to production.

Security Vulnerabilities

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