Zod is a TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library, providing developers with static type inference for enhanced type safety and code maintainability. Comparing versions 1.4.1 and 1.5.0 reveals subtle but potentially impactful changes. The core functionality remains consistent, focusing on creating data schemas with built-in validation. Both versions share the same development dependencies like Jest for testing, TSLint for linting, and TypeScript for type checking, indicating a stable development environment and consistent code quality practices. Crucially, both use TypeScript version 3.2.
The jump from 1.4.1 to 1.5.0 entails an increase in the package's unpacked size, from 215143 bytes to 222847 bytes, and in the file count, from 121 to 127.This subtle growth likely indicates new features, bug fixes, tests, or internal improvements within the library. The release date difference suggests a period of active development and refinement, with version 1.5.0 released approximately 4 days after 1.4.1.
For developers, this suggests a level of active maintenance of the package adding new features or fixing bugs. If you are already using 1.4.1, upgrading to 1.5.0 brings the benefits of the latest improvements. Always consult the changelog for specific feature additions or breaking changes before upgrading.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.5.0 of the package
Zod denial of service vulnerability
Zod version 3.22.2 allows an attacker to perform a denial of service while validating emails.
