Eslint-plugin-jest saw a small but notable update between versions 22.15.2 and 22.16.0. Both versions provide ESLint rules specifically designed for Jest, the popular JavaScript testing framework, helping developers write cleaner and more consistent tests. They share the same core dependencies, including @typescript-eslint/experimental-utils for advanced ESLint rule creation and a raft of devDependencies needed for building, testing, and linting the plugin itself, such as Jest, ESLint, Prettier, and various Babel tools.
The primary difference lies in the dist details. Version 22.16.0 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 190241 compared to 22.15.2's 187070, along with a small increase in file count from 85 to 87 in the packaged tarball. This indicates potentially minor additions or modifications to the rule definitions or supporting files within the plugin. The release dates also give us information of when the packages have been published, with an approximate gap between the versions of 8 days, 2 weeks, which gives the new version a more up-to-date status.
For developers using eslint-plugin-jest, this suggests that upgrading from 22.15.2 to 22.16.0 is likely a safe and incremental improvement. The core functionality remains the same, providing robust linting for Jest test files. The slight increase in size suggests bug fixes, added support for new Jest features, or tweaks to existing rules, so upgrading should be a good option. To ensure smooth integration, developers should still review the changelog or release notes to identify any specific changes that might affect their existing codebase and testing practices.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 22.16.0 of the package
semver vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service
Versions of the package semver before 7.5.2 on the 7.x branch, before 6.3.1 on the 6.x branch, and all other versions before 5.7.2 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the function new Range, when untrusted user data is provided as a range.
