Workbox webpack plugin simplifies the integration of service workers into web development workflows using Webpack. Version 6.4.0 builds upon the solid foundation of version 6.3.0, offering developers enhanced capabilities for offline caching and improved website performance. The primary difference lies in the updated workbox-build dependency. Version 6.4.0 utilizes workbox-build@6.4.0, while the previous version, 6.3.0, relies on workbox-build@6.3.0. This seemingly small version bump in workbox-build often encompasses crucial bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features related to service worker generation and asset precaching.
Developers upgrading to 6.4.0 should consult the workbox-build changelog for a comprehensive understanding of the specific changes. Generally, these updates aim to streamline the service worker creation process, optimize caching strategies, and ultimately lead to faster loading times and a more robust offline experience for web applications. Because the core functionality and configuration options of the plugin remain largely consistent between the two versions, upgrading is usually straightforward and rewarding; Webpack's peer dependency, version 4.4.0 or 5.9.0 or greater also remains consistent across these versions, indicating overall stability. The release date difference also is considerable: almost 2 months divide the versions, indicating a good amount of work put into the new version.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 6.4.0 of the package
json-schema is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution
json-schema before version 0.4.0 is vulnerable to Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
