Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

The eslint-plugin-import package provides static analysis of ECMAScript import statements, helping developers enforce best practices and prevent common errors when working with modules. Comparing versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.0, several notable differences emerge primarily within the devDependencies section, reflecting updates to the tooling and testing environment.

In the newer 2.12.0, the babel-eslint version is updated to 8.0.x from "next" which gives more stability to the developers by receiving specific versions. Additionally, babel-plugin-istanbul sees an upgrade to ^4.1.6 from ^2.0.1, potentially bringing improved code coverage analysis. The version of nyc which is a CLI tool for istanbul, saw an upgrade to version 11.7.1from 8.3.0. There is also a change where eslint-plugin-typescript was removed as dev dependencies. The version of the dependency typescript-eslint-parser had a big jump from version 12.0.0 to version 15.0.0. These changes signify refinements in the build and testing processes which means the developers can benefit from more accurate static analysis.

Developers choosing between these versions should consider the impact of these updated or removed development dependencies on their existing toolchain. Version 2.12.0, with its updates and refinements, is likely the preferred choice for new projects or projects already using compatible versions of the listed dev dependencies. Both versions maintain the same core dependencies and peer dependencies. Also, the file count and unpacked size increased a bit from version 2.11.0 to version 2.12.0.