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node-fetch

2.6.8

Comparision Betweeen 2.6.8 and 2.6.7

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Version 2.6.8 Details

Node-fetch is a lightweight module that brings the window.fetch API, familiar to frontend developers, to Node.js environments. Version 2.6.8 is a patch release that followed version 2.6.7, with the key difference is in the release date; version 2.6.8 being released on January 13, 2023, while version 2.6.7 was released on January 16, 2022. This suggests the newer version may contain bug fixes, performance improvements, or security patches accumulated over the year. The unpacked size of version 2.6.8 is slightly larger (161490) than 2.6.7 (152240), indicating minor code additions or modifications.

Both versions share the same core dependencies, whatwg-url, ensuring consistent URL parsing and handling. They also share a suite of development dependencies including testing frameworks like chai and mocha, along with tools for code coverage (nyc, codecov), building (rollup), and transpilation (babel). The peer dependency on encoding remains, highlighting the library's continued support for various character encodings.

For developers, this means upgrading from 2.6.7 to 2.6.8 should be relatively seamless, and is recommended to benefit from the latest improvements and fixes. While the core API remains consistent, developers should always consult the changelog for specific details on the changes in the newer version to ensure compatibility and take advantage of any new features or optimizations.

Security Vulnerabilities

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