Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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rimraf

2.7.0

Comparision Betweeen 2.7.0 and 2.6.3

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

15.1 KB

14.88 KB

Version 2.7.0 Details

Rimraf, a widely used Node.js package designed for deep file and directory deletion, offers a robust alternative to the standard rm -rf command. Comparing versions 2.7.0 and 2.6.3, both retain the core functionality of recursive removal along with an identical dependency on glob for file pattern matching and mkdirp and tap for development tasks. The package's licensing remains consistent under the ISC license, and the source code continues to be hosted on the same GitHub repository managed by Isaac Z. Schlueter.

However, examining the distribution metadata reveals subtle differences. Version 2.7.0 exhibits a slightly larger unpacked size of 15463 bytes compared to 2.6.3's 15232 bytes, suggesting code enhancements, bug fixes, or other minor adjustments contributing to the size increase. Importantly, version 2.7.0 was released on August 14, 2019, a significant time gap after version 2.6.3 released on January 2, 2019, meaning that version 2.7.0 incorporates several months of potential improvements and is the most up-to-date of the 2 versions.. Developers should prioritize upgrading to version 2.7.0 to benefit from these refinements which potentially offer enhanced stability or performance. The file count within the packaged tarball remains constant at 5 for both versions. When integrating Rimraf into projects, always prioritize the latest stable release to take advantage of ongoing maintenance and improvements within this essential file system utility.

Security Vulnerabilities

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