Fluent-ffmpeg, a Node.js library offering a fluent API for interacting with FFmpeg, released version 2.1.2 shortly after 2.1.1, both on April 23, 2017. Examining the package metadata reveals subtle but important differences for developers considering an upgrade. While both versions share the same core description, dependencies (async and which), development dependencies (jsdoc, mocha, should), license (MIT), repository, and author information, the key distinction lies in their release dates and tarball URLs.
Version 2.1.2 was released just minutes after 2.1.1. This suggests that 2.1.2 likely addresses a minor bug or includes a small enhancement discovered immediately following the initial release of 2.1.1. For developers, this means upgrading to 2.1.2 is advisable to ensure they have the most stable and up-to-date version with potentially crucial fixes. The change between the two is likely minor.
The "dist" section further highlights the difference: each version has its own unique tarball URL on the npm registry. Therefore, developers should explicitly install the specific version they intend to use to avoid unexpected behavior. While the changes between versions 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 appear incremental, adopting 2.1.2 provides the assurance of any immediate post-release corrections, improving the overall reliability of their FFmpeg integration.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.1.2 of the package fluent-ffmpeg