Style-loader receives a significant update with version 4.0.0, building upon the solid foundation of version 3.3.4. Both versions serve the same core purpose: injecting CSS into a webpage via webpack. However, several key dependency updates in version 4.0.0 bring noticeable improvements and compatibility enhancements.
Developers upgrading will find updated peer dependency for webpack, now requiring at least version 5.27.0 compared to the older ^5.0.0, ensure compatibility with recent webpack features and optimizations. Development dependencies also have been touched: css-loader moves to version 7.0.0 while sass-loader receives a bump to version 14.1.1, this ensures compatibility with more modern CSS syntax and preprocessor capabilities. The upgrade to webpack 5.91.0 and webpack-cli 5.1.4 in the development environment also mean enhanced build performance and debugging tools for developers working on style-loader itself or incorporating it into their webpack configurations.
Importantly, though the package provides the same result, the file and packed size have been reduced significantly which is always great for the final bundle. While the core functionality remains consistent, version 4.0.0 offers a more streamlined and modern development experience with upgraded dependencies and improved integration with the latest webpack ecosystem. This all contributes to a more efficient and reliable CSS injection workflow for web developers.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.0.0 of the package style-loader