Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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sinon

4.4.2

Comparision Betweeen 4.4.2 and 4.4.1

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

3.37 MB

3.36 MB

Version 4.4.2 Details

Sinon version 4.4.2 is a minor update to the popular JavaScript testing library, building upon version 4.4.1, and providing enhanced functionality for developers writing unit tests. Both versions maintain the same core dependencies, including tools for diffing, controlling time (lolex), and type detection, ensuring consistent compatibility for users. The development dependencies, crucial for contributing to the library itself, remain identical as well, suggesting a focus on maintaining established workflows.

The key difference lies in the dist object, specifically the unpackedSize. Version 4.4.2 exhibits a slightly larger unpacked size (3528767 bytes) compared to 4.4.1 (3526637 bytes). This indicates that some files within the package have been modified, possibly bug fixes, performance enhancements, documentation updates or very minor feature enhancements that didn't warrant a major or minor version bump. Consequently, the release date reflects this change, with version 4.4.2 being released on February 25, 2018, shortly after version 4.4.1's release on February 24, 2018.

For developers using Sinon, upgrading to version 4.4.2 mainly provides a potentially more stable and refined testing environment. While the differences aren't drastic, the updated unpackedSize suggests improvements under the hood. If you encountered issues in 4.4.1, upgrading might resolve them and ensure compatibility with the latest best practices. Sinon.js remains a powerful tool for creating spies, stubs, and mocks in JavaScript tests, helping developers write more robust and maintainable code.

Security Vulnerabilities

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