React DOM version 18.2.0 represents an incremental update over the previous stable version, 18.1.0, in the popular React library for interacting with the Document Object Model (DOM). Both versions maintain core functionalities, continuing to provide developers with tools for building user interfaces efficiently. A key difference lies in the dependency on the scheduler package. Version 18.2.0 depends on scheduler version ^0.23.0, while version 18.1.0 relies on ^0.22.0. Meaning there were new scheduler features with version 0.23.0. This difference may introduce performance improvements or bug fixes related to task scheduling within React's internal workings, impacting responsiveness and overall application smoothness.
Furthermore, a notable change can be observed in the realm of peer dependencies. React DOM 18.2.0 requires React version ^18.2.0, while version 18.1.0 necessitates ^18.1.0. This strict peer dependency requirement ensures compatibility between react-dom and the core react package, preventing potential runtime errors and guaranteeing that developers are using versions designed to work seamlessly together. This dependency upgrade potentially unlocks new features or addresses critical issues within the React core, enhancing the development experience.
Finally, when comparing dist information, we notice that version 18.2.0 has increased to an unpackedSize of 4502126 bytes, compared to version 18.1.0 having only 4406115 bytes which indicates a larger size, likely correlated with features, assets or bug fixes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 18.2.0 of the package react-dom