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nanoid

5.1.4

Comparision Betweeen 5.1.4 and 5.1.3

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Version 5.1.4 Details

The popular npm package nanoid, a tiny and secure URL-friendly unique string ID generator, has released version 5.1.4. Comparing it to the previous stable version, 5.1.3, reveals subtle but important changes for developers. Both versions maintain the core functionality of generating compact (118 bytes) unique IDs ideal for web applications, databases, and mobile development. The package remains under the MIT license and continues to be authored by Andrey Sitnik, with ongoing funding opportunities available through GitHub Sponsors. The repository remains consistent at the provided Git URL.

While the file count (11) and unpacked size (12143 bytes) in the dist object remains identical, the primary difference lies in the release date. Version 5.1.4 was released on "2025-03-15T21:36:50.628Z", a little over a week after version 5.1.3, released on "2025-03-07T11:33:06.062Z". This suggests that bug fixes or minor improvements may have been implemented in the newer version. For developers, updating to the latest version is generally recommended to benefit from these refinements and ensure optimal performance. Always consult the changelog and commit history on the GitHub repository for granular details on the specific changes. Because this difference is so small, it is unlikely to have a vast impact on most applications if the developer does not update.

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