Vue Router, the official routing library for Vue.js 2, saw a subtle yet potentially impactful update with the release of version 2.5.2, closely following version 2.5.1. While superficially similar, examining their release dates reveals a key difference: version 2.5.2 was published on April 25, 2017, a mere day after version 2.5.1's release on April 24, 2017. Because the rest of the properties are identical in the two versions, this extremely proximity suggests that version 2.5.2 likely addresses a bug fix or a minor, immediate issue discovered in 2.5.1.
For developers using Vue Router, this highlights the importance of staying updated, even with seemingly small version increments. While the core functionality and the extensive list of devDependencies (including tools like Webpack, Rollup, and Babel) remain consistent between the versions, the rapid succession suggests a potentially disruptive issue was resolved. Therefore, when choosing versions, opting to use the latest, which is v2.5.2, will guarantee you incorporate that fix with it. It's a great option that avoids risks of running into problems and is the suggested choice for any developer aiming for stability and reliability in the Vue.js application's routing.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.5.2 of the package vue-router