Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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sockjs-client

1.2.0

Comparision Betweeen 1.2.0 and 1.1.5

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

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805.56 KB

793.13 KB

Version 1.2.0 Details

SockJS-client 1.2.0 offers several noteworthy enhancements over its predecessor, version 1.1.5. Both versions provide a browser JavaScript library emulating WebSocket functionality for environments where native WebSockets are unavailable. One core difference lies in the dependencies. Version 1.2.0 updates debug to ^4.0.1 and url-parse to ^1.4.3, while 1.1.5 uses older versions (^2.6.6 and ^1.1.8 respectively). The version of eventsource also changes from 0.1.6 to ^1.0.7, suggesting potential improvements in event streaming.

For developers, these dependency updates are crucial because they often incorporate bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced security. The jump in debug version could offer more detailed and useful debugging outputs. Furthermore, 1.2.0's development dependencies showcase an upgraded testing and build environment, featuring newer versions of browserify, eslint, karma, and mocha, signifying a commitment to code quality and modern development practices. Notably, karma-browserstack-launcher is sourced directly from a specific commit in GitHub, indicating precise control over the testing environment. Version 1.1.5 used zuul, which is absent from 1.2.0's devDependencies, potentially indicating a shift in cross-browser testing strategy. While both versions maintain the MIT license and are authored by Bryce Kahle, the updated toolchain in 1.2.0 suggests a more streamlined and robust development process, ultimately benefiting developers using the library. The newer version also has a slightly larger unpacked size possibly due to added features or more comprehensive testing infrastructure.

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