Expect version 26.4.2 is a minor upgrade over the previous stable version 26.4.1 within the Jest testing framework ecosystem. Both versions provide the core expect function, essential for writing assertions in JavaScript tests, as documented on the official Jest website. Developers familiar with Jest will find the API and usage identical across these versions.
The key differences lie in the dependency updates. Expect 26.4.2 updates its internal jest-matcher-utils dependency from version 26.4.1 to 26.4.2. While the specific changes within jest-matcher-utils aren't detailed in this data, such updates typically include bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor enhancements to the matcher utilities used by expect. This upgrade likely offers more robust and reliable matchers when making assertions. Another important property to highlight is the *unpackedSize* that went from 165115 to 164356, this could be helpful due to storage limitations or performance.
The release date also highlights a difference, version 26.4.2 was released two days after 26.4.1. For developers, this small update ensures they're utilizing the most recent iteration of expect, potentially benefiting from the latest refinements and stability improvements within the wider Jest testing environment. While the core functionality remains the same, upgrading to 26.4.2 is recommended for a better and more up-to-date experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 26.4.2 of the package expect
