Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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jest

27.0.5

Comparision Betweeen 27.0.5 and 27.0.4

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

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Unpacked Size

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Version 27.0.5 Details

Jest version 27.0.5 represents a minor update over its predecessor, 27.0.4, in the popular JavaScript testing framework. Both versions maintain the core functionality and delightful testing experience that Jest is known for. Key dependencies like jest-cli and @jest/core are bumped to their respective minor versions, 27.0.5 and 27.0.4, suggesting bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements within the core testing engine and command-line interface. The import-local dependency remains consistent, indicating no changes in how Jest handles local installations.

A notable distinction lies in the peerDependencies specification for node-notifier. Version 27.0.5 expands the acceptable range to include version 10.0.0, whereas 27.0.4 only supports versions 8.0.1, or 9.0.0. This adaptation may be crucial for developers utilizing node-notifier in their projects, ensuring compatibility with the latest releases of the notification library. Developers should be wary of this change if they are usign newer versions of node-notifier, and this would probably be a reason to update.

Further differences can be seen in the dist section. While the number of files are the same, unpackedSize slightly increases and there is a shift in releaseDate, with version 27.0.5 being released on June 22, 2021, compared to June 3, 2021, for version 27.0.4. This highlights the period between the releases incorporating the changes and bugfixes. The update is recommended for developers who want the latest improvements and compatibility, especially with node-notifier.

Security Vulnerabilities

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