Vue Router, the official routing solution for Vue.js 2, saw a small but important update with the release of version 2.5.3, following closely on the heels of version 2.5.2. While both versions share the same core description and MIT license, several updated dependencies hint at underlying improvements and refinements.
A key difference lies in the supported Vue.js version. Version 2.5.3 bumped the compatible Vue.js version up to "^2.3.0" where 2.5.2 was compatible with Vue version "^2.1.0". This indicates that 2.5.3 likely incorporates optimizations or fixes specifically tailored for Vue.js 2.3.0 and later. Developers should ensure their Vue.js projects meet this minimum version requirement to avoid any compatibility issues.
Other notable updates in 2.5.3 include upgrades to development dependencies such as webpack, jasmine, babel-core, css-loader, babel-eslint, vue-loader, rollup-plugin-commonjs and rollup-plugin-node-resolve. These updates often bring performance improvements, bug fixes, and enhanced features to the development workflow itself. For example, newer versions of webpack and vue-loader can speed up build times and improve the handling of Vue components. The update to jasmine may introduce fixes to the testing environment. The jump in version numbers in babel related plugins may allow developers to leverage new Ecmascript features supported by the latest version of Babel.
While the core functionality of Vue Router remains consistent between the two versions, these dependency updates collectively contribute to a more robust and efficient development experience, potentially leading to better performance and stability in Vue.js applications. Developers are encouraged to upgrade to version 2.5.3 for the latest improvements, keeping in mind the updated Vue.js dependency.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.5.3 of the package vue-router