Webpack CLI version 5.1.2 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 5.1.1, focusing primarily on dependency updates and internal improvements. Developers considering upgrading should examine the updated dependencies.
Specifically, @webpack-cli/info has been bumped from version 2.0.1 to 2.0.2, @webpack-cli/serve from 2.0.4 to 2.0.5 and @webpack-cli/configtest from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1. While the changes within these minor version updates may not be drastic, they often include bug fixes, performance enhancements, and newly introduced features beneficial for consistent and reliable webpack configuration and usage. fileCount remains the same. A minor increase in unpackedSize suggests some new features or content have been included, but a proper look at the changelogs of the updated dependecies is suggested. No breaking changes are apparent between the two versions according to the data.
The peer dependency of webpack remains at 5.x.x, indicating compatibility with the webpack 5 major release series. Developers already using webpack 5 can upgrade without major concerns of incompatibility. Both versions maintain the same core dependencies responsible for enhanced CLI experience such as color output, command parsing, local package resolving, and configuration file handling, assuring a consistent developer experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.1.2 of the package webpack-cli