Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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html-webpack-plugin

4.2.1

Comparision Betweeen 4.2.1 and 4.2.0

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

136.48 KB

135.43 KB

Version 4.2.1 Details

HtmlWebpackPlugin is a valuable tool for webpack users, simplifying the creation of HTML files that serve webpack bundles. Analyzing versions 4.2.1 and 4.2.0, reveals subtle differences that might be relevant for developers. Both share the same core dependencies including lodash, tapable, loader-utils, and pretty-error along with related type definitions. The development dependencies are also identical, featuring tools for testing (jest), linting (semistandard), building (webpack, typescript), and managing releases (standard-version). This suggests a unified development process across these versions. Examining the "dist" section of each version exposes a minor increase in "unpackedSize" between 4.2.0 and 4.2.1, from 138685 to 139759. This approximately 1kb increase potentially indicates minor code enhancements, bug fixes, or documentation updates in the newer version. Also worth noting, the release date of version 4.2.1 is later, specifically April 28, 2020, compared to April 9, 2020, for version 4.2.0, confirming it's a more recent release. Given the nearly identical structure and small size difference, the update is mostly related to maintenance and/or edge cases, and it is always advisable to opt for the latest stable version (4.2.1 in this case) to be sure to have the fixes.

Security Vulnerabilities

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