Sass-loader version 12.5.0 introduces several updates and dependency upgrades compared to the previous stable version, 12.4.0, offering developers enhanced compatibility and potentially improved performance within webpack workflows. Key changes reside within the devDependencies, reflecting adjustments in the tooling used for development, testing, and linting. Notably, the sass dependency sees an upgrade to ^1.49.7 from ^1.35.2, potentially bringing new Sass language features and bug fixes. Jest, the testing framework, is updated to version 27.5.0 from 27.0.6.
Furthermore, ESLint jumps to version 8.8.0 from 8.1.0, and webpack goes to version 5.68.0, offering enhanced linting rules and webpack features. Babel-related dependencies like @babel/core, @babel/cli, and @babel/preset-env, and babel-jest are also updated, ensuring compatibility with the latest JavaScript standards. The addition of sass-embedded as a devDependency and the update of enhanced-resolve to version ^5.8.2 might change functionalities around import and resolution.
These upgrades signify an ongoing effort to maintain compatibility with the latest tools and standards within the web development ecosystem. Developers considering an upgrade should review the changelogs and release notes for each updated dependency to ensure seamless integration and take advantage of new features or performance improvements. Ultimately, these updates aim to streamline the development process, improve code quality, and keep sass-loader aligned with the evolving requirements of modern web development workflows.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 12.5.0 of the package sass-loader