React Router DOM is a popular library for declarative routing in React web applications. Comparing versions 6.12.0 and 6.11.2, several subtle yet impactful differences emerge for developers. The core functionality remains consistent, providing the tools for managing navigation and rendering components based on the current URL.
However, under the hood, the key difference lies in the dependencies. Version 6.12.0 upgrades its internal dependency on @remix-run/router from version 1.6.2 to 1.6.3 and react-router to 6.12.0. Similarly version 6.11.2 depends on react-router 6.11.2, these updates likely include bug fixes, performance improvements, and potentially new features within the underlying routing logic. While a minor version bump suggests incremental changes, developers should consult the changelogs for @remix-run/router and react-router to understand the specific modifications. Looking at the dist files, version 6.12.0 sees an increase in unpacked size to 598442 from 585495 in version 6.11.2. The release date also shows version 6.12.0 released just after 3 weeks of 6.11.2.
For developers, upgrading to 6.12.0 is generally recommended to benefit from the latest enhancements and fixes within the routing ecosystem. If you are upgrading, it's prudent to run a thorough test suite to ensure compatibility. The peer dependencies remain unchanged, requiring React and React DOM versions >=16.8, ensuring broad compatibility with existing React projects. Overall, the update signifies a commitment to ongoing improvement and refinement of the React Router DOM library.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.12.0 of the package react-router-dom