Zap, a tiny test runner for Node.js, has two closely related versions available on npm: 0.2.2 and 0.2.3. While seemingly similar, there are subtle yet noteworthy differences for developers considering using this lightweight testing tool. Version 0.2.3, released on June 1st, 2011, introduces a potentially significant change in the repository URL format. It transitions from using https:// to git:// for the Git repository URL, which might impact cloning behavior depending on the developer's Git configuration when fetching the package directly from the repo. Version 0.2.2, released earlier on April 4th, uses the https:// protocol. The differences between the versions are very subtle and mainly in the metadata associated with the package. Neither version lists any explicit dependencies or development dependencies, implying a highly self-contained and simple implementation. This minimal dependency footprint makes Zap attractive for projects prioritizing simplicity and avoiding dependency bloat. Both versions are authored by Jeremy Apthorp. The core functionality, as suggested by the description, remains consistent across both versions, focusing on providing a basic test running capability. Developers should consider the repository URL difference if they plan direct interaction with the Git repository. Otherwise, version 0.2.3 may have some very marginal improvements or be identical to version 0.2.2.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.2.3 of the package zap