Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

Webpack-cli version 4.1.0 introduces subtle but noteworthy enhancements compared to its predecessor, version 4.0.0. Both versions function as command-line interfaces for webpack, a popular module bundler, and share foundational dependencies such as execa, rechoir, enquirer, colorette, commander, interpret and others ensuring consistent core functionality. The peer dependency remains webpack": "4.x.x || 5.x.x", indicating continued compatibility. One key difference lies in the dependencies: version 4.1.0 updates @webpack-cli/info from 1.0.1 to 1.0.2, removing @webpack-cli/init. This suggests refinements in how webpack-cli provides information or potentially streamlines initial project setup, which might impact developer workflow. While both versions include @webpack-cli/serve at 1.0.1, indicating stable development server capabilities, the removal of the @webpack-cli/init package may indicate changes in tooling or project initialization flows. Size-wise, version 4.1.0 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 199594 compared to 4.0.0's 199125 and a single less file (41 vs 43). Released on October 19, 2020, version 4.1.0 arrived relatively shortly after version 4.0.0 (October 10, 2020), suggesting a rapid iteration to address minor improvements or bugs. For developers, the decision to upgrade likely hinges on the specific need for the changes in @webpack-cli/info and the updated approach to initialization, given the stability in other core areas.