Styled-components is a popular library for React that allows developers to write CSS-in-JS, blending the best parts of CSS and JavaScript for styling web applications. Version 5.2.2 builds upon the solid foundation of 5.2.1, offering refinements and potentially bug fixes. While the core functionality remains the same, a key difference lies in the dependency versions. Specifically, babel-plugin-styled-components dependency's minimum required version has been updated from ">= 1" to ">= 1.12.0". This update could include performance improvements, new features, or bug fixes within the Babel plugin that are now required for optimal compatibility with styled-components.
The file count and extracted size on disk are slightly different. This could mean minor adjustments to code, assets, or internal structure that were released, but generally don't entail huge differences.
Developers considering upgrading should review the changelog for babel-plugin-styled-components version 1.12.0 and later to understand the specific changes and ensure compatibility with their existing codebase. Upgrading ensures you're leveraging the latest improvements and bug fixes related to transpilation and styling. Beyond Babel plugin there are no differences in other dependencies. For most users, the upgrade from 5.2.1 to 5.2.2 should be seamless, but thorough testing is always recommended after any dependency update to confirm that styles render as expected and no regressions are introduced.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.2.2 of the package styled-components