Expect, a core component of the Jest testing framework, provides the expect function, the cornerstone of writing assertions in your tests. Version 29.7.0 introduces several updates compared to the previous stable version, 29.6.4, impacting developers utilizing this essential testing utility. While the core functionality remains consistent, several dependency updates reflect internal improvements and bug fixes within the Jest ecosystem. Specifically, dependencies like jest-util, jest-message-util, @jest/expect-utils, and jest-matcher-utils have been revved to versions 29.7.0, indicating potential refinements in utility functions, message formatting, and matcher utilities. jest-get-type gets updated from ^29.6.3 to ^29.6.3, so it looks like there was no change between the two versions.
The devDependencies were slightly bumped as well because @jest/test-utils changes from version 29.6.4 to 29.7.0, usually this means that new utilities or types are avaiable for the developers to use. The consistent file count (13) and unpacked size (146334) between the two versions suggest mostly internal changes rather than major feature additions. The release date difference indicates a relatively recent update, so developers should consider upgrading to benefit from the latest bug fixes and performance improvements incorporated within these dependency updates. Overall, the upgrade from 29.6.4 to 29.7.0 is likely focused on stability and internal enhancements, offering a more refined experience for developers writing tests with Jest's expect function.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 29.7.0 of the package expect