A full version history of the react-is package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
react-is is a utility package crucial for identifying React elements and their types, facilitating conditional rendering and component behavior within React applications. Its version history reflects the evolution of React itself.
The initial version, 1.0.0, released in October 2017, marked the beginning of its journey. A significant phase followed with versions 16.3.0 through 16.13.1 aligning with React 16 releases, introducing refinements and features alongside the core React library. These versions show a steady increment to improve the package.
Transitioning to React 17, react-is saw versions 17.0.0 through 17.0.2, maintaining compatibility and adapting to React's evolving internal structure. The jump to React 18 brought versions 18.0.0 to 18.3.1, with further adjustments to ensure seamless integration with React's concurrent rendering features and other enhancements.
Looking ahead, versions 19.0.0 through 19.1.1 correspond to React 19 showcasing a continuing effort to stay synchronized with the newest React features and internal architecture. The maintenance cycle keeps react-is a vital tool for React developers, ensuring accurate type checking and consistent behavior across different React versions. Each release builds upon the previous ones. This reflects ongoing maintenance and adaptation to React's evolving ecosystem as well as a commitment to provide developers with a consistent and reliable tool for React element inspection.