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workbox-webpack-plugin

7.0.0

Comparision Betweeen 7.0.0 and 6.6.1

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Version 7.0.0 Details

Workbox webpack plugin experienced a version bump from 6.6.1 to 7.0.0, marking a notable update for developers utilizing this tool to streamline service worker integration in their Webpack builds. Both versions share the core functionality of generating file manifests for precaching with workbox-sw, assisting in creating performant Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). The fundamental dependencies, including upath, pretty-bytes, webpack-sources, and fast-json-stable-stringify, remain consistent, suggesting that the underlying file manipulation and stringification processes within the plugin haven't been drastically altered. Notably, the workbox-build dependency is upgraded from version 6.6.1 to 7.0.0, this is a crucial distinction as it indicates modifications or enhancements in the core workbox build tooling that generates the service worker code. Developers should examine the changelog of workbox-build to understand the specific changes and potential benefits introduced with this update.

The peer dependencies specify compatible webpack versions, with "^4.4.0 || ^5.9.0" being the accepted values for both releases, maintaining compatibility across a wide range of Webpack projects. The unpacked size of the package on npm is identical for both versions, implying similarity in the number of files. The release date update indicates that newer version introduced recent changes and potentially added value for modern web app development. For PWA developers, upgrading to version 7.0.0 means potentially benefiting from improved service worker generation, optimization, and bug fixes provided by the updated underlying workbox build tools. Careful consideration of the workbox-build changelog is essential before upgrading.

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