React version 16.4.0, released on May 24, 2018, provides an incremental update to the widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces, following the stable version 16.3.2 released on April 16, 2018. Both versions maintain the core description of being a JavaScript library for UI development and share fundamental dependencies like fbjs, prop-types, loose-envify, and object-assign, ensuring compatibility with existing React ecosystems. The license remains MIT, providing developers with the freedom to use and modify the library. The repository URL also stays consistent, indicating that the source code management practices remained the same between these versions.
The key differences lie in the details of the distribution and release timing. Version 16.4.0 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 123264 bytes compared to 16.3.2's 119109 bytes, suggesting potential additions, optimizations, or even minor bug fixes that contribute to the size difference. While both contain the same number of files (8), the increased unpacked size in the newer version implies added functionality or modifications. For developers, this means that upgrading to 16.4.0 could potentially provide performance improvements or access to newly introduced features, but also warrants considering the increased size if file size is a crucial aspect. Developers should consult the specific changelog between these versions to understand the exact nature of updates.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 16.4.0 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.
