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Fs-extra is a Node.js package extending the native 'fs' module with useful file system methods. Comparing versions 0.2.0 and 0.2.1 reveals a minor but important update primarily affecting dependency management. Developers should note that the "rimraf" dependency, used for recursive file deletion, has been updated from version "1.0.x" in 0.2.0 to "~2.0.2" in 0.2.1. This implies a change in how file removal is handled, possibly including bug fixes, performance improvements, or API adjustments within the 'rimraf' library that developers relying on fs-extra's deletion functionalities should be aware of.

While other dependencies like "ncp", "mkdirp", and "jsonfile", along with development dependencies like "mocha", "testutil", "path-extra", and "coffee-script" remain consistent between the two versions, this 'rimraf' upgrade signifies the core difference. Both versions share the same fundamental purpose: simplifying and enhancing file system operations in Node.js beyond what the built-in 'fs' module offers. The library wraps methods for copying, creating directories recursively with mkdirp and handling JSON files, adding robustness and convenience key for application development. Users should consider updating from 0.2.0 to 0.2.1 primarily to benefit from any improvements or security patches within the updated rimraf dependency, ensuring more robust and reliable file deletion within their applications.