React Router DOM, a cornerstone library for declarative routing in React web applications, recently saw the release of version 7.6.1, succeeding the previous stable version 7.6.0. While both versions share the same core description and license (MIT), several key differences warrant attention from developers.
Firstly, the dependency on react-router itself is updated, with version 7.6.1 depending on react-router@7.6.1 compared to react-router@7.6.0 in the older version. This likely indicates bug fixes or feature enhancements within the core routing logic.
Secondly, the devDependencies exhibit a critical distinction: While both versions utilize tsup for bundling, wireit for task management, and typescript for type checking, the versions of React and React DOM used for development differ. Version 7.6.1 utilizes React and React DOM version 19.1.0, while 7.6.0 depends on 18.2.0. This suggests the newer version leverages features of React 19 during its development or might have been adjusted based on upcoming changes in React 19.
For developers, considering the newer version offers the potential benefits of incorporating the latest React features and bug fixes. However, thorough testing is crucial to ensure compatibility, especially in existing projects built for React 18. Both libraries are compatible with React 18 as per the peer dependencies. The release date also marks a big difference, with version 7.6.1 being released almost two weeks later than 7.6.0.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.6.1 of the package react-router-dom