Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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semver

7.6.2

Comparision Betweeen 7.6.2 and 7.6.1

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

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Unpacked Size

93.19 KB

93.27 KB

Version 7.6.2 Details

Semver 7.6.2 represents a subtle but important update to the widely used semantic version parser for JavaScript, building upon the solid foundation of version 7.6.1. Both versions, essential for npm package management, share identical development dependencies including testing framework tap (version 16 and above), benchmarking tool benchmark (version 2.1.4), and npm CLI utilities for template and linting configuration (versions 4.22.0 and 4.0.0 respectively). This consistency ensures a stable development environment for contributors. The core functionality remains consistent, with both versions licensed under ISC and maintained within the npm/node-semver GitHub repository.

The most notable change lies in the "dist" section, revealing slight differences in the packaged distribution. Version 7.6.2 reports a slightly smaller "unpackedSize" of 95424 bytes compared to 7.6.1's 95504 bytes. While the "fileCount" remains constant at 52, this subtle size reduction suggests potential minor optimizations or code refinements within the library. Furthermore, the "releaseDate" clearly distinguishes the two, with version 7.6.2 released on May 9th, 2024, following version 7.6.1's release on May 7th, 2024. For developers, the update from 7.6.1 to 7.6.2 likely addresses minor bug fixes, performance improvements, or edge-case handling within the semantic version parsing logic, making it a recommended upgrade for enhanced stability and reliability in version management workflows.

Security Vulnerabilities

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