Sass version 1.77.5 introduces subtle yet impactful changes compared to its predecessor, version 1.77.4. Both versions maintain the core functionalities of a pure JavaScript implementation of Sass, a popular CSS preprocessor, offering developers the ability to write more maintainable and efficient stylesheets. They share identical dependencies on chokidar (version >=3.0.0 <4.0.0), immutable (version ^4.0.0), and source-map-js (version >=0.6.2 <2.0.0), ensuring compatibility and feature parity in areas like file watching, immutable data structures, and source map generation. They are both licensed under the MIT license.
The key difference lies within the details of the distribution package. Version 1.77.5 exhibits a slightly increased unpackedSize of 5,224,292 bytes compared to version 1.77.4's 5,220,163 bytes. This indicates minor underlying code refinements and potentially introduces bug fixes or performance adjustments that contribute to a larger overall package size. Also, latest version was published the 11th of June, 2024, while the previous stable version was the 30th of May 2024.
For developers, upgrading to version 1.77.5 promises to be relatively seamless, given the identical dependency requirements and API. If developers experienced issues with v1.77.4, it's advisable to upgrade. For new projects, using the latest version is recommended due to potential improvements and bug fixes. Always consult the official changelog for a comprehensive report of every change.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.77.5 of the package sass