Tape is a TAP-producing test harness for Node.js and browsers, designed for simplicity and ease of use. Version 5.8.0 introduces several updates compared to the previous stable version, 5.7.5, impacting both dependencies and development dependencies, reflecting ongoing improvements to the library and its tooling.
In the core dependencies, hasown is updated from 2.0.1 to 2.0.2, object-is from 1.1.5 to 1.1.6, @ljharb/resumer from 0.1.2 to 0.1.3, @ljharb/through from 2.3.12 to 2.3.13, array.prototype.every from 1.1.5 to 1.1.6, and string.prototype.trim from 1.2.8 to 1.2.9. These dependency bumps likely include bug fixes, performance enhancements, or new features within those individual packages.
The development dependencies also see some changes, with @ljharb/eslint-config updating from 21.1.0 to 21.1.1, and the removal of intl-fallback-symbol and is-core-module. These adjustments signal alterations in the development and testing environment, potentially aimed at streamlining the build process or enhancing code quality checks.
Note that the repository URL also changed from git://github.com/ljharb/tape.git to git://github.com/tape-testling/tape.git. Version 5.8.0 provides the latest improvements and refinements, making it a recommended upgrade for developers seeking the most up-to-date and reliable testing experience. With these updates, Tape remains a lightweight and powerful choice for test-driven development.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.8.0 of the package tape