Sinon, a popular JavaScript library for test spies, stubs, and mocks, released version 4.4.3 shortly after 4.4.2, introducing subtle but notable changes for developers focused on robust unit testing. Both versions share a common core, offering tools for isolating code under test and controlling its behavior. They both rely on the same key dependencies such as diff for comparing values, nise for simulating the environment, and lolex for manipulating time.
The update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.3 primarily involves modifications and additions to development dependencies, suggesting a focus on internal tooling and test improvements. Notably, version 4.4.3 replaces referee with @sinonjs/referee, indicating a shift to a potentially more maintained or feature-rich assertion library within the Sinon ecosystem. The updated version also includes @std/esm as a new dependency that might be related to modern JavaScript standards or to improve the module's functionalities. Furthermore, the 'fileCount' and 'unpackedSize' are slightly different which indicates that a few files have been added or modified.
For developers, this means that while the core Sinon API remains consistent, internal enhancements and tooling improvements in version 4.4.3 contribute to a more stable and reliable testing experience. Developers are more likely to benefit from a safer behavior of the utility. Upgrading is highly recommended because it should be a drop-in replacement.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.4.3 of the package sinon
