Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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postcss-less

6.0.0

Comparision Betweeen 6.0.0 and 5.0.0

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Unpacked Size

21.39 KB

19.01 KB

Version 6.0.0 Details

PostCSS-less versions 6.0.0 and 5.0.0 represent incremental updates to a library designed to parse LESS syntax for use with PostCSS. Both versions share a similar core purpose: enabling developers to leverage the power of PostCSS with LESS stylesheets. Examining the provided data reveals a few key distinctions that might influence a developer's decision when choosing between them.

Notably, the peerDependencies field appears in version 6.0.0 featuring postcss":"^8.3.5" which is absent in version 5.0.0. This indicates a stronger, explicitly stated compatibility requirement with PostCSS version 8.3.5 or later for version 6.0.0, giving developers a clearer expectation for the usage of the library. Both versions share the same set of devDependencies used for testing and development, including tools like Ava, Cheerio, ESLint, Less, and NYC. This highlights a consistent development and testing process across both versions.

The dist section shows an increase in the unpackedSize from 19462 bytes in version 5.0.0 to 21904 bytes in version 6.0.0. While seemingly small, this difference suggests potential additions, optimizations, or changes to the codebase or assets included in the package. Also, version 6.0.0 became available on January 7th, 2022, while version 5.0.0 was released on July 27th, 2021. This time difference alone is a factor showing the more recent version contains fixes and/or improvements, making version 6.0.0 the logical choice for new projects or when upgrading existing ones. Developers should consider the peerDependencies and release dates when selecting the appropriate version for their projects.

Security Vulnerabilities

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