React-dom versions 16.4.1 and 16.4.2 are both React packages designed for interacting with the Document Object Model (DOM). They share a common foundation, maintaining identical descriptions, dependencies (fbjs, prop-types, loose-envify, object-assign), peer dependencies (react), license (MIT), and repository details, indicating a high degree of consistency in their core structure and support for React 16.0.0 and later.
The key difference lies in their release dates and unpacked size. Version 16.4.1 was released on June 13, 2018, while 16.4.2 followed on August 1, 2018. The unpacked size of 16.4.2 is slightly larger at 2153432 bytes compared to 16.4.1's 2152519 bytes. This increase, while seemingly minor, suggests that version 16.4.2 likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or small feature additions that were not present in the earlier version.
For developers, the choice between these two versions hinges on stability and the need for the latest fixes. While both are stable, version 16.4.2 may be preferred for projects seeking the most up-to-date enhancements and addressing any potential issues found in 16.4.1. Considering the React team's commitment to continuous improvement, upgrading to the newer patch version is generally recommended to leverage the latest refinements to React's DOM handling. Both versions contain 28 files.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 16.4.2 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.
