The http-errors package simplifies HTTP error object creation in Node.js applications. Version 1.6.0, released in February 2017, builds upon the solid foundation of version 1.5.1, released in November 2016 and provides a notable update for developers. While both versions share the same core functionality of generating standardized HTTP error objects, and maintain consistent dependencies like inherits, statuses, and setprototypeof, version 1.6.0 introduces one key new dependency depd.
The most significant difference lies in the addition of the depd dependency in version 1.6.0. depd is a utility designed for marking functions or methods as deprecated, providing helpful warnings to developers when they use outdated or discouraged features. This addition suggests that version 1.6.0 might include some internal refactoring or API adjustments where certain features are being phased out in favor of newer, better alternatives. Developers upgrading to 1.6.0 should be aware of potential deprecation warnings in their console, using the messages to update their code to align with the library's evolving API.
Furthermore, the development environment saw some subtle upgrades. While the core testing and linting tools like Mocha and Istanbul remained consistent, the eslint dependency was upgraded from version 3.10.2 to 3.15.0. This indicates that the codebase in 1.6.0 benefits from newer linting rules and best practices, potentially enhancing code quality and maintainability and providing a clearner usage for developers.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.6.0 of the package http-errors