React version 0.6.0 introduces several key changes compared to its predecessor, version 0.5.2, that developers should consider. The core functionality, described as a JavaScript module implementing a lightweight rules engine for asynchronous code management, remains consistent, focusing on reducing boilerplate and improving error handling while supporting variable and task dependencies.
One significant difference lies in the dependencies. React 0.6.0 replaces sprintf (version ~0.1.1) with sprint (version ~0.3.0) and introduces amdefine (version ~0.0.2) as a new dependency, while upgrading ensure-array from ~0.0.2 to ~0.0.5. This suggests potential improvements or refactoring in string formatting and module definition handling. On the development dependency side, version 0.6.0 transitions from using tap and tapr for testing to using more conventional tools like chai, jake, and mocha, and introduces requirejs which suggests a potential shift towards more modular development and testing workflows.
Developers upgrading to version 0.6.0 should pay attention to these dependency changes, ensuring compatibility and adjusting their testing strategies accordingly.The change in testing framework suggests a possible evolution in how the library is tested and maintained, which could be a benefit for long-term stability. The introduction of amdefine likely impacts module loading and compatibility with other frameworks. Overall, version 0.6.0 signifies a step forward in the library's evolution, with potential benefits in code modularity and testing, but requiring careful consideration of dependency updates.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.6.0 of the package
Cross-Site Scripting in react
Versions of react
prior to 0.14.0 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package's createElement
function fails to properly validate its input object, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.
Upgrade to version 0.14.0 or later.