Ts-loader, a TypeScript loader for webpack, saw a minor version update from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5, offering subtle but potentially important changes for developers leveraging TypeScript within their webpack builds. Both versions maintain the same core dependencies for functionality, including chalk for console styling, semver for version management, loader-utils for webpack loader utilities, and enhanced-resolve for module resolution.
The key difference lies within the devDependencies. Version 2.3.5 upgrades the typescript dependency to version ^2.4.2 from ^2.4.0 in version 2.3.4. This is relevant for developers targeting the latest TypeScript features and bug fixes within their projects or who need to stay aligned with the newer version for compatibility of Typescript. Furthermore, Version 2.3.4 listed phantomjs-prebuilt as a dev dependency for tests, while this was removed in version 2.3.5 and has been replaced with karma-chrome-launcher. This indicates a shift away from PhantomJS towards Chrome for testing environments potentially modernizing the testing process and improving reliability for developers contributing to or maintaining the ts-loader package.
Developers already using ts-loader can upgrade to version 2.3.5 for the updated Typescript version. Be sure to verify compatibility with the existing Typescript setup. These changes can enhance the developer experience and ensure continued compatibility with modern web development practices.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.3.5 of the package ts-loader