Zod is a TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library prized for its static type inference, streamlining data validation processes in TypeScript projects. Comparing versions 3.11.1 and 3.11.0 reveals minimal functional changes, making the upgrade primarily a maintenance consideration. Both versions share identical dependencies and devDependencies, indicating no alterations in the tooling or supporting libraries used for development and testing. This consistency suggests a focus on stability and refinement rather than feature additions.
The key differentiators lie within the dist object. Version 3.11.1 has a slightly larger unpacked size (510625 bytes) compared to version 3.11.0 (510411 bytes), implying minor adjustments to the compiled code or included assets. Additionally, the release date for 3.11.1 is later (2021-10-23T19:52:31.714Z) than 3.11.0 (2021-10-23T17:07:32.627Z), suggesting a bug fix, documentation update, or other minor improvement prompted its release shortly after the previous version.
For developers, the decision to upgrade from 3.11.0 to 3.11.1 rests on the need for the potential fixes or minute refinements included in the newer version. Weighing the benefits of possible improvements against the effort of upgrading and re-testing becomes important. The library's core features for schema definition, validation, and type inference remain consistent across both versions.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.11.1 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.
