[Snyk] Upgrade date-fns from 2.16.1 to 2.30.0

[nejidevelops]

Snyk has created this PR to upgrade date-fns from 2.16.1 to 2.30.0.

ℹ️ Keep your dependencies up-to-date. This makes it easier to fix existing vulnerabilities and to more quickly identify and fix newly disclosed vulnerabilities when they affect your project.

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• The recommended version is 24 versions ahead of your current version.

• The recommended version was released 2 years ago.

Release notes

Package name: date-fns

• 2.30.0 - 2023-04-30
• 2.29.3 - 2022-09-13
• 2.29.2 - 2022-08-18
• 2.29.1 - 2022-07-22
• 2.29.0 - 2022-07-22
• 2.28.0 - 2021-12-28
• 2.27.0 - 2021-11-30
• 2.26.0 - 2021-11-19
• 2.25.0 - 2021-10-05
• 2.24.0 - 2021-09-17
• 2.23.0 - 2021-07-23
• 2.22.1 - 2021-05-28
• 2.22.0 - 2021-05-28
• 2.21.3 - 2021-05-08
• 2.21.2 - 2021-05-05
• 2.21.1 - 2021-04-15
• 2.21.0 - 2021-04-14
• 2.20.3 - 2021-04-13
• 2.20.2 - 2021-04-12
• 2.20.1 - 2021-04-09
• 2.20.0 - 2021-04-08
• 2.19.0 - 2021-03-05
• 2.18.0 - 2021-03-01
• 2.17.0 - 2021-02-05
• 2.16.1 - 2020-08-31

from date-fns GitHub release notes

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Summary of Changes

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This PR, automatically generated by Snyk, aims to upgrade the date-fns dependency from version 2.16.1 to 2.30.0. This is a significant jump, covering 24 versions released over the past two years. The primary goal is to keep dependencies up-to-date, which helps in addressing existing vulnerabilities and identifying new ones more efficiently.

Highlights

• Dependency Upgrade: The core change is upgrading the date-fns library to a much newer version (2.30.0 from 2.16.1).
• Automated PR: This pull request was automatically created by Snyk to propose the dependency update.
• Significant Version Jump: The upgrade spans 24 minor/patch versions and covers releases from the last two years, potentially including breaking changes or significant API differences (though Snyk metadata doesn't explicitly mark it as breaking).

Changelog

• package.json
  • Updated the date-fns dependency version constraint in dependencies from ^2.16.1 to ^2.30.0.

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Old dates were quite slow,
New version helps them grow.
Upgrade the package,
Avoid the baggage,
Let the date functions flow.

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Code Review

This pull request, automatically generated by Snyk, proposes an upgrade for the date-fns dependency from version 2.16.1 to 2.30.0. Updating dependencies is a crucial practice for maintaining security and leveraging new features or bug fixes. This particular upgrade is substantial, spanning 24 minor versions.

While the change in package.json is syntactically correct, the primary concern with such a large version jump is the potential for introducing subtle breaking changes or unexpected behavior in the application. The date-fns library is used for date formatting (as seen with the import of format in src/components/App.js), and any alterations to its API or behavior could impact your application.

Summary of Findings

• Potential for Breaking Changes due to Large Version Jump: The upgrade of date-fns from 2.16.1 to 2.30.0 spans 24 minor versions. This increases the risk of encountering subtle API changes, deprecated features, or behavioral differences that could break existing functionality. Thorough testing and review of changelogs are essential.
• Importance of Dependency Updates: Keeping dependencies like date-fns up-to-date is a good practice for security, stability, and access to new features. This PR initiated by Snyk aligns with this best practice.

Merge Readiness

This PR proposes a beneficial update to the date-fns library. However, due to the substantial version jump (from 2.16.1 to 2.30.0), there is a notable risk of introducing breaking changes or regressions that could affect application functionality.

Before this PR is merged, it is strongly recommended that:

1. The date-fns changelogs for the intermediate versions are reviewed for any impactful changes.
2. The application undergoes comprehensive testing, paying close attention to all features that utilize date and time formatting or manipulation.

As a reviewer, I am not authorized to approve this PR. It should be carefully validated by team members familiar with the codebase and its use of date-fns. Due to the potential risks highlighted (classified as 'high' severity), I recommend that these checks are performed and confirmed before merging.

[gemini-code-assist]

The upgrade of date-fns from ^2.16.1 to ^2.30.0 is a significant jump, covering 24 minor versions. While this is within the same major version (v2), which generally aims for backward compatibility according to Semantic Versioning, such a large leap can introduce subtle breaking changes, deprecations, or behavioral differences that might affect your application.

Key considerations:

• Changelog Review: Have you had a chance to review the date-fns changelogs for versions between 2.16.1 and 2.30.0? This could highlight any potential breaking changes, deprecated features, or significant updates that might impact how your application currently uses this library (e.g., the format function or other date/time manipulations).
• Thorough Testing: It is critical to thoroughly test all parts of your application that rely on date-fns. This includes UI components displaying dates/times, any date-based logic, scheduling features, etc., to ensure this upgrade doesn't introduce regressions or unexpected behavior.

Given the potential impact, careful validation is highly recommended before merging.