Node-fetch version 0.1.0 marks an initial step in bringing the familiar window.fetch API from web browsers to Node.js environments. This early iteration focuses on providing a straightforward, lightweight solution for making HTTP requests, a crucial capability for server-side applications that need to interact with external services or APIs.
This version includes "encoding" as a core dependency, suggesting developers should watch for character encoding handling nuances when dealing with diverse data sources,. The developer dependencies indicate a focus on testing, using tools like Mocha, Chai, and Chai-as-Promised to assure code quality. The inclusion of Bluebird speaks to an intent to manage asynchronous operations efficiently, which could be very important when dealing with server related request. The promise dependency reinforces asynchronous control but its ancient version suggests that the package was created when promise was still not part of the javascript standard.
Developers opting for this version gain a foundational tool for implementing straightforward HTTP requests within their Node.js applications. Version 0.1.0 is licensed under the MIT license, favoring open collaborative development, but developers are advised to consider that this is a very early version, and they may encounter limitations or areas for improvement compared to more mature releases. Consider that you're using a library that's dated back to january 2015!.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.1.0 of the package
node-fetch forwards secure headers to untrusted sites
node-fetch forwards secure headers such as authorization, www-authenticate, cookie, & cookie2 when redirecting to a untrusted site.
