Tailwind CSS has released version 4.1.12, a minor update following version 4.1.11. Both versions maintain the core philosophy of providing a utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development. Developers familiar with Tailwind CSS will find a seamless transition between these versions.
Key differences lie in the updated development dependencies. Version 4.1.12 incorporates "@tailwindcss/oxide":"^4.1.12" while v4.1.11 has "@tailwindcss/oxide":"^4.1.11", suggesting potential internal improvements or bug fixes within Tailwind's core engine. Another notable change, "@jridgewell/remapping":"^2.3.4" replacing "@ampproject/remapping":"^2.3.0", hints at refinements in source map handling, which benefits developers during debugging. The unpacked size is also slightly bigger in the newer version going from 678578 to 681170, possibly indicating the inclusion of more features or optimizations.
Both versions share the same base dependencies like "dedent", "@types/node", "lightningcss", "magic-string", and "source-map-js", underlying the stability of the toolchain. The license remains MIT, encouraging open-source usage. The repository URL indicates that development actively happens within the tailwindlabs/tailwindcss GitHub repository. While the update appears incremental, developers should consider upgrading to 4.1.12 for enhanced stability, improved source map accuracy during debugging, an actively updated oxide engine and potential performance enhancements baked into the core of Tailwind CSS.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.1.12 of the package tailwindcss
