SortableJS is a lightweight JavaScript library designed to enable drag-and-drop reordering of lists and other elements within a web page, without relying on jQuery. Both versions 1.5.0 and 1.4.2 share the same core purpose and functionality, offering a minimalist approach to creating interactive, reorderable interfaces that work seamlessly across modern browsers and touch devices. Crucially, SortableJS readily integrates with popular frameworks like AngularJS and complements any CSS framework, such as Bootstrap, making it a versatile choice for diverse web development projects.
However, some key differences could influence a developer's choice. Version 1.5.0, released in February 2017, comes 16 months after version 1.4.2 released in October 2015. A primary observation is the updated development dependencies. Version 1.5.0 streamlines its build process, dropping potentially outdated dependencies like "spacejam" and "grunt-exec," and adopting more recent practices. Specifically, "grunt-contrib-jshint" is upgraded from version 0.9.2 in 1.4.2 to a more flexible "*" in 1.5.0, likely indicating use of the latest version available at the time. These adjustments suggest improvements in maintainability, code quality checks, and optimization for modern JavaScript environments. This along with the newer release date can lead to improved code quality. While the core functionality remains consistent, developers prioritizing up-to-date tooling and potential bug fixes might find version 1.5.0 a preferable option. Both versions are licensed under MIT license, making them free to use in personal and commercial projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.5.0 of the package sortablejs
