React Test Renderer is a valuable package for React developers who need to create snapshot tests for their components. Comparing versions 15.6.2 and 15.6.1 reveals subtle but important distinctions that developers should be aware of. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing tools for rendering React components to pure JavaScript objects without relying on a browser environment, which streamlines testing. They also utilize fbjs and object-assign as dependencies for internal functionalities. The interesting point lies in peer dependencies and licensing. Version 15.6.2 lists react: ^15.6.2 as a peer dependency, while version 15.6.1 lists react: ^15.6.1. This signifies that 15.6.2 is explicitly built and tested for compatibility with React version 15.6.2, making it a more secure choice for projects already using that specific React version. The main difference, however, resides in the licensing. Version 15.6.1 uses the BSD-3-Clause license, whereas version 15.6.2 operates under the MIT license. The move to the MIT license in 15.6.2 may be relevant for projects with specific licensing requirements. Both licenses are permissive, but developers might have preferences based on legal or philosophical reasons. Choosing the correct version ensures stability, compatibility, and adherence to desired licensing terms within your React project.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 15.6.2 of the package
node-fetch forwards secure headers to untrusted sites
node-fetch forwards secure headers such as authorization, www-authenticate, cookie, & cookie2 when redirecting to a untrusted site.
