React Router DOM, a cornerstone library for declarative routing in React web applications, saw a recent update from version 6.21.0 to 6.21.1. While seemingly a minor version bump, these iterative releases often contain crucial bug fixes and subtle improvements that can significantly impact developer experience.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their dependencies. React Router DOM 6.21.1 depends on react-router version 6.21.1 and @remix-run/router version 1.14.1, while the older 6.21.0 relies on react-router 6.21.0 and @remix-run/router 1.14.0. This suggests that the changes introduced between the two react-router-dom versions likely stem from modifications within these underlying routing dependencies.
For developers, this means upgrading to 6.21.1 could introduce bug fixes, performance enhancements, or new features present in the updated @remix-run/router dependency. The increased unpacked size of 6.21.1 compared to 6.21.0 hints at potential additions or alterations to the code base, which could translate to improved routing capabilities or enhanced functionality. Importantly, both versions maintain the same peer dependencies for React and React DOM, ensuring compatibility with existing projects using React versions 16.8 or higher.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.21.1 of the package react-router-dom