Fs-extra is a popular Node.js package that extends the built-in fs module with extra file system utility functions, simplifying common tasks like creating directories recursively (mkdir -p), copying files recursively (cp -r), and removing directories recursively (rm -rf). Versions 0.23.1 and 0.24.0 share the same core functionality and dependencies, including rimraf, jsonfile, graceful-fs, and path-is-absolute, ensuring stability and reliability for core file system operations. Both versions maintain the MIT license, providing developers with the freedom to use and modify the package.
The key difference lies in the development dependencies. Version 0.24.0 upgraded "standard" from version 4.x to 5.x This upgrade likely reflects a commitment to updated code style guidelines and improved code quality. Both releases also leverage tools like mocha for testing, semver for version management, istanbul for code coverage analysis, and coveralls for coverage reporting, highlighting a focus on robust testing and continuous integration practices. Developers upgrading from 0.23.1 to 0.24.0 should review the changes in linter standard from version 4.x to 5.x and ensure their codebase adheres to the updated standards. It is important to ensure that any custom linter rules are updated accordingly to reflect the newer standard. This release continues to offer a convenient and reliable solution for enhancing file system management in Node.js projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.24.0 of the package fs-extra