Lodash.flatten is a utility function, part of the popular Lodash library, designed for flattening arrays in JavaScript environments, and offered as a standalone Node.js module. This makes it easy to use the function without importing the entire Lodash library, keeping bundle sizes smaller and more manageable. Version 2.1.0 builds upon the functionality offered in version 2.0.0, providing developers with a refined tool for working with nested arrays.
While both versions share the same core functionality and description, generated by lodash-cli, the key difference lies in the dependency versions. Version 2.1.0 depends on lodash._baseflatten and lodash.map version ~2.1.0, while version 2.0.0 depends on version ~2.0.0. This indicates that version 2.1.0 includes updates and potentially bug fixes from its dependent modules, offering improved stability and performance for the flatten operation. The ~ (tilde) in the dependency versioning allows for minor version updates within the 2.x range, ensuring compatibility while incorporating the latest improvements from those specific lodash sub-modules. The release dates show that version 2.1.0 was released approximately 20 minutes after version 2.0.0, suggesting a quick follow-up release possibly addressing immediate issues or including minor enhancements identified right after the initial publication. For developers, upgrading to version 2.1.0 is recommended to leverage the most up-to-date and stable implementation of the _.flatten function, ensuring efficient array flattening within their applications.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.1.0 of the package lodash.flatten