Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

fs-extra is a Node.js library providing enhanced file system operations beyond the standard fs module, simplifying tasks like creating directories recursively (mkdir -p), copying files recursively (cp -r), and removing files/directories forcefully (rm -rf). This makes it ideal for projects requiring robust file manipulation.

Between versions 0.9.1 and 0.10.0, developers will primarily notice a change in a dependency version: jsonfile. Version 0.9.1 relies on jsonfile with a version constraint of ~1.1.0, while version 0.10.0 upgrades this to ^1.2.0. This indicates a likely upgrade to jsonfile, incorporating new features or bug fixes within the minor version range. While seemingly minor, dependency updates can impact stability and feature availability, so developers might want to check the jsonfile changelog to understand the precise differences. The impact on fs-extra should be minimum but it is always good practice to verify the compatibility with your project.

Both versions share the same core functionalities and other dependencies such as ncp, mkdirp, and rimraf versions. The devDependencies, used for testing and development, also remain consistent. Given this stability, upgrading from 0.9.1 to 0.10.0 should generally be straightforward. Regardless, ensure complete tests before upgrading dependencies.