Jsdom version 23.2.0 introduces a notable change in its dependencies, replacing nwsapi with @asamuzakjp/dom-selector. This adjustment potentially impacts CSS selector performance and behavior within the jsdom environment, warranting close attention from developers who heavily rely on CSS selector functionality. While both versions share a core set of dependencies crucial for web standard emulation, this specific swap indicates a shift in how jsdom handles DOM element selection. This change could result in subtle or significant differences in how selectors are processed and applied, affecting the accuracy and efficiency of DOM manipulation within jsdom.
Both new and old versions use the same dev dependencies which are primarily focused on testing, linting, and code generation, suggesting a consistent developer experience in terms of contribution and local development. Developers upgrading to 23.2.0 should thoroughly test their code, particularly components using complex CSS selectors, to ensure continued compatibility and desired behavior. This update also highlights jsdom's continuous efforts to refine its internal architecture and improve its alignment with evolving web standards. The releaseDate difference also suggest that the changes are new so it might have some bugs to consider.
The core functionality of jsdom remains consistent across both version, providing a JavaScript environment for simulating web browser behavior. This tool is particularly valuable for server-side rendering, testing web applications in Node.js and any situation where DOM manipulation is needed outside a browser to run web code. Both versions still share the same peer dependency of canvas meaning that you still can use this package to for example test Canvas rendering.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 23.2.0 of the package jsdom
