Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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webpack-cli

5.1.1

Comparision Betweeen 5.1.1 and 5.1.0

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Version 5.1.1 Details

Webpack CLI, a crucial tool for managing webpack projects, saw a minor version bump from 5.1.0 to 5.1.1. While seemingly small, these incremental updates can deliver subtle but important improvements for developers. Examining the changes reveals that version 5.1.1 incorporates an updated @webpack-cli/serve dependency, moving from version 2.0.3 to 2.0.4. This suggests a refinement or bug fix within the webpack-dev-server integration provided by @webpack-cli/serve, potentially improving the development experience with faster refresh times or enhanced stability during local development.

Both versions maintain identical core dependencies like envinfo, rechoir, colorette, and commander, indicating stability in the fundamental command-line parsing and environment information functionalities. The persistence of developer dependencies like @types/envinfo ensures continued type safety for TypeScript users. Peer dependencies remain consistent, explicitly requiring webpack in the 5.x.x range, which aligns with their ongoing support. The slight increase in unpacked size, from 107036 to 107046 bytes, likely stems from changes in the @webpack-cli/serve package or minor internal adjustments. The later release date for version 5.1.1 confirms it includes the most recent enhancements and potentially critical fixes, making it the recommended version for new projects or updates. Developers should assess their usage of webpack-dev-server and consider the potential benefits of the updated @webpack-cli/serve package when choosing between versions.

Security Vulnerabilities

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