Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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react

16.8.4

Comparision Betweeen 16.8.4 and 16.8.3

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Version 16.8.4 Details

React 16.8.4, released on March 5, 2019, followed closely on the heels of version 16.8.3, which was released on February 21, 2019. While both versions share the same core description as "a JavaScript library for building user interfaces," a closer look reveals subtle but important distinctions primarily surrounding dependency updates. Both versions rely on key dependencies like prop-types, loose-envify, and object-assign, maintaining compatibility. However, the crucial difference lies in the scheduler dependency. Version 16.8.4 upgrades this dependency to "^0.13.4", whereas version 16.8.3 uses "^0.13.3".

For developers, this scheduler update in 16.8.4 is the key element to consider. While the changes might not be immediately apparent in everyday coding, updates to the scheduler often involve under-the-hood improvements related to task prioritization, background processing, and overall responsiveness of React applications. This can translate to smoother user experiences, especially in complex applications with heavy computations. Developers are encouraged to update from 16.8.3 to 16.8.4 to benefit from potential performance enhancements and bug fixes delivered through the scheduler update. Before upgrading, developers should consult the React changelog and any relevant issues for detailed information. The dist information also shows a slight change in unpacked size of 4 bytes.

Security Vulnerabilities

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