The http-errors package, a utility for creating standardized HTTP error objects in JavaScript, has a notable update with the release of version 2.0.0 from version 1.8.1. Both versions share the same core objective: simplifying the creation of HTTP error responses with appropriate status codes and messages. Developers leveraging this package gain a consistent method for handling errors within their applications.
A key difference arises in the dependencies. Version 2.0.0 updates the "depd" dependency to version "2.0.0" and "statuses" to version "2.0.1", indicating potential updates to deprecation handling and status code management compared to Version 1.8.1 which used "depd": "~1.1.2" and "statuses": ">= 1.5.0 < 2". While the core dependencies like "inherits", "toidentifier", and "setprototypeof" remain consistent, these dependency updates could introduce minor behavior changes or bug fixes. The development dependencies, used for testing and linting, are identical between the two versions, confirming a consistent development environment. This includes tools like nyc for coverage, mocha for testing, and a suite of eslint configurations for code quality. The package size has slightly increased from 18316 to 18808 unpacked size in version 2.0.0, maybe pointing at the changes on the dependencies. The bump to version 2.0.0 suggests updated features, fixes or functionality that developers should review when adopting the new version.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.0.0 of the package http-errors