Ts-loader version 8.0.2 is a minor release over the previous stable version 8.0.1, offering incremental improvements for developers using TypeScript with webpack. Both versions remain focused on providing a seamless experience for compiling TypeScript code within webpack-based projects, leveraging core dependencies like chalk, semver, micromatch, loader-utils, and enhanced-resolve to ensure compatibility and efficient module resolution. Key development dependencies, encompassing testing frameworks like karma and mocha, linting tools such as eslint and prettier, and webpack plugins, stay consistent, indicating a continued commitment to code quality and maintainability.
A primary difference lies in the dist section, specifically the unpackedSize which is slightly larger in version 8.0.2 (216115 bytes) compared to version 8.0.1 (215698 bytes), suggesting minor additions or adjustments to the codebase. The release date also marks the updated version, with 8.0.2 released on August 1, 2020, while 8.0.1 was released on July 15, 2020. For developers, this signifies a relatively quick iteration cycle, reflecting ongoing refinements and bug fixes. Both versions declare Typescript as the peer dependency, recommending users to install it separately and make sure that the version is compatible. Dependency versions are kept the same, so migration shouldn't be an issue. Upgrading offers the latest bug fixes and subtle improvements, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility within their webpack TypeScript workflow.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.0.2 of the package ts-loader