Styled Components version 2.3.1 is a minor patch release following version 2.3.0, focusing primarily on internal improvements and dependency updates. For developers already using Styled Components, the upgrade from 2.3.0 to 2.3.1 should be straightforward, with no breaking API changes anticipated.
Examining the dependency lists reveals a slight shift. 2.3.1 removes the explicit dependency "is-function":"^1.0.1" and adds "buffer":"^5.0.3" to the dependencies, while updating "lint-staged" in devDependencies from "^3.3.0" to "^6.0.0" and removing "jest-json-reporter":"^1.2.2". These changes suggests internal refactoring, dependency management adjustments, and potential updates or bug fixes related to the build process and testing environment.
Although seemingly small, dependency tweaks often improve the stability and maintainability of the library. Furthermore, the bump in the "lint-staged" version could indicate improved code quality enforcement during the commit process, leading to fewer linting issues and a more consistent codebase.
Developers planning to use Styled Components should opt for the latest version (2.3.1) for the most up-to-date code base, which should contain the newest enhancements. While both versions offer the core functionality of styling React components with CSS-in-JS, version 2.3.1 benefits from these latest improvements. Ensure that react version is >= 0.14.0 and < 17.0.0-0 since it's defined in peerDependencies, if not you may face unexpected problems.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.1 of the package
node-fetch forwards secure headers to untrusted sites
node-fetch forwards secure headers such as authorization, www-authenticate, cookie, & cookie2 when redirecting to a untrusted site.
