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is-wsl

3.1.0

Comparision Betweeen 3.1.0 and 3.0.0

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Version 3.1.0 Details

The is-wsl package, designed to detect if a process is running within Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), saw a release of version 3.1.0 on September 25, 2023, following version 3.0.0 released on August 8, 2023. The core functionality of identifying WSL environments remains consistent across both versions, providing developers with a reliable method for tailoring application behavior based on the operating environment. The key difference lies in the dependencies: version 3.1.0 replaces the is-docker dependency from version 3.0.0 with is-inside-container.

This change is significant for developers as it broadens the scope of environment detection. While is-docker specifically targeted Docker containers, is-inside-container offers a more generic approach to identifying containerized environments which include Docker but not exclusively. The newer dependency might provide a richer or more accurate reflection of containerization status within WSL. Both versions maintain a lean profile with a small unpacked size (around 3.4 KB), ensuring minimal impact on project size.

For developers already using is-wsl, upgrading to 3.1.0 is worth considering, depending on their need for container environment context in WSL. The upgrade should be tested to ensure compatibility, noting the change in underlying dependency. New users looking for a simple and accurate WSL detection solution will find both versions suitable, weighing the importance of broader container awareness against the dependency difference.

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