React Hook Form has released version 6.2.0, building upon the solid foundation of version 6.1.2, offering developers a performant and flexible solution for handling forms in React applications. While both versions share the same core description, "Performant, flexible and extensible forms library for React Hooks," there are subtle yet meaningful differences.
One notable change is the increase in the number of files within the distributed package. Version 6.2.0 has 148 files compared to 6.1.2's 145, suggesting potentially new modules, components, or updates to existing files. Conversely, the unpacked size has decreased slightly, from 1498936 bytes in 6.1.2 to 1481825 bytes in 6.2.0. This could be indicative of code optimization, dead code removal, or changes in file compression techniques.
Developers using React Hook Form should consider upgrading to version 6.2.0 to benefit from these size optimizations and any potential new features or bug fixes included in the release. The library maintains its MIT license and continues to be hosted on GitHub, making it easily accessible and open to community contributions. The consistent "react": "^16.8.0" peer dependency ensures compatibility for most React projects. Both versions retain an identical set of devDependencies. By upgrading, developers ensure they're working with the latest refinements to this popular React form library.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.2.0 of the package react-hook-form