Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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5.1.9

Comparision Betweeen 5.1.9 and 5.1.8

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

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Unpacked Size

46.48 KB

47.84 KB

Version 5.1.9 Details

The npm package ignore is a crucial utility for developers, acting as a manager and filter for .gitignore rules. Used extensively by tools like ESLint and Gitbook, this package ensures consistent file exclusion across projects. Comparing versions 5.1.9 and 5.1.8 reveals subtle but potentially important changes. Both versions share the same core functionality, description, license (MIT), repository, and author. They also share identical development dependencies, including tools for testing (tap), debugging (debug), linting (eslint), and building (babel).

The key differences lie in the dist section and release date. Version 5.1.9, released on November 3, 2021, has a fileCount of 6 and an unpackedSize of 47597 bytes. In contrast, version 5.1.8, released on May 30, 2020, has a fileCount of 7 and an unpackedSize of 48988 bytes. This suggests that version 5.1.9 likely includes optimizations to reduce the package size or consolidate files, potentially improving installation speed and reducing disk space usage. Developers might find these changes beneficial, especially in environments with limited resources or strict size constraints. The later release date of 5.1.9 also implies that it may incorporate bug fixes or performance enhancements not present in the older version, making it generally the preferred choice for new projects.

Security Vulnerabilities

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