Prop-types version 15.6.0, released on September 25, 2017, refines the prop-types library, a crucial tool for React developers ensuring data integrity through runtime type checking. Compared to its predecessor, version 15.5.10 released on May 12, 2017, the update introduces a few notable changes, primarily in its dependencies and licensing. While both versions offer React developers the ability to define the expected data types for React component props, preventing unexpected behavior and improving code maintainability, version 15.6.0 replaces object-assign which is a new peer dependency not present in version 15.5.10 alongside an update of the used fbjs dependency. A change in the license from "BSD-3-Clause" to the more permissive "MIT" license could also influence project compatibility and usage rights. For developers using prop-types, version 15.6.0 presents a small update that's worth considering, especially on projects that might be impacted by the change of dependencies. Both versions remain essential for robust React development, helping to catch type-related errors early in the development process and enhancing code clarity. This enables React developers to create components that are easier to understand, debug, and maintain in the long run with the difference being the license type and the slightly altered dependencies of the package.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 15.6.0 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.
