The isobject npm package, a utility for checking if a value is an object (excluding arrays and null), saw a notable shift between versions 2.1.0 and 3.0.0. Version 3.0.0 represents a simplification of the package. A key difference lies in the removal of the isarray dependency. Version 2.1.0 relied on isarray version 1.0.0 to explicitly exclude arrays from being considered objects, whereas version 3.0.0 likely implements this check internally, streamlining the package's dependencies.
For developers, this means version 3.0.0 offers a slightly leaner installation footprint, reducing the number of packages pulled in during installation. Both versions share the same core functionality: accurately identifying true objects according to the library's definition. Both use the same development dependencies, gulp-format-md and mocha, suggesting a consistent approach to code style and testing. The consistent MIT license ensures broad compatibility for use in various projects. Both have the same author and repository and aim to solve the exact same problem.
Consider upgrading to version 3.0.0 for applications where minimizing dependencies is a priority, although the impact is minimal considering the small size of isarray. Developers should always run tests when upgrading dependencies to ensure compatibility within their specific project context, though the core functionality remains the same.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.0.0 of the package isobject