Webpack version 5.99.4 introduces subtle refinements compared to its predecessor, 5.99.3, impacting build performance and potentially developer workflows. While the core functionality remains consistent—bundling ECMAScript, CommonJs, and AMD modules for the browser with features like code splitting and loader support—the update brings minor adjustments under the hood. Developers should note the slightly increased unpacked size of 5.99.4 (5283292 bytes) compared to 5.99.3 (5283114 bytes), suggesting internal optimizations or updated dependencies.
Both versions share identical dependencies, including essential tools like acorn, enhanced-resolve, and terser-webpack-plugin for parsing, resolving, and optimizing code. Similarly, the devDependencies lists remain unchanged, indicating stable support for testing, linting, and formatting with tools such as jest, eslint, and prettier. Webpack's commitment to modern JavaScript development is evident in its integrations with React, TypeScript, and various loaders for CSS, LESS, and other asset types.
The release dates, a few hours apart, point towards a quick patch release. Developers already using 5.99.3 might consider upgrading to 5.99.4 to benefit from the potential performance improvements and bug fixes addressed in this minor version bump. As always, reviewing the official changelog or release notes is highly recommended for a comprehensive understanding of all changes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.99.4 of the package webpack
