Eslint-plugin-standard version 3.0.0 represents a refined iteration of the popular ESLint plugin designed to enforce the coding style prescribed by the Standard linter, building upon the foundation laid by version 2.3.1. While both versions share the same core purpose of integrating Standard's conventions into ESLint, key distinctions lie in their dependency specifications and, consequently, their compatibility with different ESLint versions.
The update from 2.3.1 to 3.0.0 changes the peer dependency for ESLint from ">=3.0.0" to "^3.19.0", indicating a shift towards supporting more recent ESLint releases. This means that developers upgrading to version 3.0.0 of the plugin will need to ensure they are also using ESLint version 3.19.0 or higher. The "^" symbol indicates that it's compatible with all minor and patch releases of ESLint 3.19 (ex: 3.19.1, 3.20.0 will be compatible). Developers should upgrade ESLint if they want to get the new version of the plugin.
Furthermore, the declared devDependencies reflect this upgrade, with version 3.0.0 explicitly listing ESLint as "^3.19.0" while version 2.3.1 declares "^3.0.1". This alignment between peer and dev dependencies strengthens the plugin's stability and predictability.
In essence, the key takeaway for developers selecting between these versions is their ESLint environment. If maintaining compatibility with ESLint versions older than 3.19.0 is necessary, version 2.3.1 remains a viable choice. However, embracing version 3.0.0 ensures access to the latest features and improvements, provided that ESLint is upgraded accordingly. Both versions were released on the same date, suggesting a hotfix to address compatibility issues with newer ESLint versions.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.0.0 of the package eslint-plugin-standard