Eslint-plugin-jest provides ESLint rules specifically designed for Jest, the popular JavaScript testing framework. Version 22.17.0 arrived on September 5th, 2019, building upon the foundation of version 22.16.0 released on August 29th, 2019. Both versions share a core set of dependencies and development dependencies. Crucially, they require ESLint version 5 or greater, offering a consistent experience for developers already using ESLint in their projects.
Examining the package sizes, version 22.17.0 has an unpacked size of 190709 bytes, slightly larger than version 22.16.0's 190241 bytes. While the dependency lists are identical, the increased size could indicate internal code changes, bug fixes, or performance improvements within the rules themselves. Typically, such point releases address issues reported by the community or optimize existing functionality without introducing significant breaking changes.
For developers, this means that upgrading from 22.16.0 to 22.17.0 should be a relatively straightforward process. It's recommended to review the changelog (available in the project's repository on GitHub) for specific details on the changes included in the update. While the core functionality remains consistent, developers should always test their Jest test suites after upgrading to ensure compatibility and benefit from any potential rule improvements or bug fixes incorporated in the newer version. Using this plugin helps maintain code quality and enforce best practices within Jest test suites.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 22.17.0 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.
