Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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qs

6.8.3

Comparision Betweeen 6.8.3 and 6.8.2

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

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156.82 KB

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Version 6.8.3 Details

qs is a popular npm package for parsing and stringifying URL query strings, offering robust support for nested objects and arrays within the query. Comparing version 6.8.3 with its predecessor, 6.8.2, reveals several key updates primarily focusing on development dependencies and internal tooling. Version 6.8.3 boasts upgraded development dependencies, including newer versions of tape, eslint, browserify, @ljharb/eslint-config , object-inspect and safe-publish-latest, suggesting a commitment to incorporating the latest linting and testing practices.

While the core functionality described remains consistent ("A querystring parser that supports nesting and arrays, with a depth limit"), the enhanced development environment in 6.8.3 translates to more stable and reliable code for end-users. The package size subtly increases, with unpackedSize moving from 155740 bytes in 6.8.2 to 160581 bytes in 6.8.3 and the fileCount diminishing from 20 to 18, possibly representing internal restructuring or the impact of dependency updates.

For developers considering qs, these changes signal ongoing maintenance and a dedication to code quality. If you're already using qs, upgrading to 6.8.3 is recommended to benefit from the improved development practices, potentially leading to fewer bugs and better long-term support. The library's funding URL also makes it easy for commercial users to contribute to the overall packages support which, overall, indicates community trust.

Security Vulnerabilities

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