Lodash.clonedeep offers a standalone module providing the _.cloneDeep functionality from the popular Lodash library, enabling developers to create deeply cloned copies of JavaScript values, including objects and arrays, without the risk of unintended modifications affecting the original data. This is particularly valuable in situations where immutability is crucial, such as managing application state in complex front-end frameworks like React or Redux.
Comparing versions 4.1.0 and 4.1.1, the core functionality remains consistent, focusing on providing a reliable deep cloning mechanism. However, a key difference emerges in the dependencies. While version 4.1.0 relies on lodash._arrayeach, lodash._basefor, lodash._root, and lodash._stack, alongside lodash.keys, version 4.1.1 introduces a new dependency: lodash.isbuffer. This implies that version 4.1.1 includes enhanced support for cloning Buffer objects, which are commonly used to represent raw binary data in Node.js environments. The update suggests improved handling of specific data types, providing expanded utility. The later release date of version 4.1.1 (February 16, 2016) compared to version 4.1.0 (February 8, 2016) indicates that it incorporates bug fixes, dependency updates, potentially including security patches, or minor refinements not explicitly mentioned in the metadata. Developers dealing with Buffer objects or prioritizing stability should prefer version 4.1.1.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.1.1 of the package lodash.clonedeep
