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1.9.1

Comparision Betweeen 1.9.1 and 1.9.0

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Version 1.9.1 Details

Sinon.JS is a popular JavaScript library providing versatile tools for unit testing, specifically spies, stubs, and mocks. Comparing versions 1.9.0 and 1.9.1 reveals subtle but potentially significant changes for developers. Both versions offer the core functionalities for creating test doubles, enabling isolated and focused testing of JavaScript code. They share the same set of development dependencies, relying on Buster.JS tools for testing and assertion, alongside http-server for local testing environments. The formatio dependency, used for enhanced object formatting in assertions, remains consistent across both versions.

The key difference lies in a new dependency introduced in version 1.9.1: util >=0.10.3 <1. This suggests an added reliance on Node.js's built-in util module. For developers working in Node.js environments, this addition might be seamless. However, for those using Sinon.JS in browser environments, it could introduce compatibility issues if the util module's functionality isn't adequately polyfilled or shimmed.

Furthermore, the release date shift between 1.9.0 (March 5, 2014) and 1.9.1 (April 3, 2014) indicates that 1.9.1 is a patch release, likely addressing bugs or minor improvements identified after the initial 1.9.0 release. Developers should investigate the specific changes associated with the util dependency to ascertain its impact on their testing setup, especially concerning browser compatibility. If no issues arise, upgrading to 1.9.1 is recommended due to the potential bug fixes and stability improvements it offers.

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