Semantic-release, a popular tool for automating package publishing with semver compliance, has released version 24.1.1, a minor update over the previous stable version 24.1.0. Both versions aim to streamline the release process but a close look reveals some subtle but potentially impactful changes for developers.
While the core functionality remains consistent, the update brings some dependency upgrades particularly within the devDependencies section. Notably, nock has been updated from version 13.5.4 to 13.5.5 and sinon from 18.0.0 to 18.0.1. These may seem minor, but they introduce bug fixes and performance improvements in testing and mocking, potentially enhancing the development workflow. The hosted-git-info dependency was also updated in **dependencies** section from version 7.0.0 to 8.0.0. Upgrading dependencies is important for keeping project dependencies secure and reliable. Developers should examine the changelogs to check for any breaking changes. Besides direct dependencies, indirect (transitive) dependencies might have also been updated.
For developers already using semantic-release, this update offers a seamless transition. Reviewing the changelogs of the updated dependencies will illuminate any specific benefits provided by the new version. Given the bug fixes included in these dependency upgrades, updating to version 24.1.1 is recommended for most users.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 24.1.1 of the package semantic-release