Lodash.clonedeep is a valuable utility for JavaScript developers needing to create deep copies of objects, preventing unintended modification of original data. Versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.1 are both readily available as standalone modules via npm, offering a convenient alternative to including the entire Lodash library when only the deep clone functionality is required. Both versions share the same MIT license, ensuring liberal usage rights, and are maintained under the lodash project on GitHub by John-David Dalton.
The key difference lies within the release dates. Version 4.4.0 was released on July 25, 2016, while version 4.4.1 followed shortly after, on July 31, 2016. While the description, license, repository, author information, and core functionality of deep cloning remain consistent, the quick turnaround between releases suggests that version 4.4.1 likely contains bug fixes or minor improvements addressing issues discovered in 4.4.0.
Developers should generally prefer the latest stable release, version 4.4.1, to leverage any potential enhancements and avoid known bugs present in the older version. The dist.tarball property provides the direct download link from the npm registry, simplifying integration into projects. Choosing either version allows developers use the method _.cloneDeep in their projects. Given the minor version bump, the API and usage patterns are likely identical, minimizing any migration effort.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.4.1 of the package lodash.clonedeep
