Update the vulnerable dependency

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Update the dependency

Next, we'll go through the GitHub Flow to make some changes. If you aren't sure how to do this, try the Introduction to GitHub course and then come back to give it another try.

Note: Before doing this with real world code, make sure that the upgraded package works with your code. Good unit tests and CI (continuous integration) will help you update with confidence.

Step 4: Updating dependency versions

Now that you know the recommended version, it's time to edit the package.json file. You'll upgrade the package to a non-vulnerable version.

⌨️ Activity: Update the package.json file

1. Within this pull request, go to Files changed.
2. Click the ellipsis (...) in the right upper corner and click Edit file to edit the package.json file.
3. Fix the vulnerability by updating to the latest version of the dependency that you took note of earlier.
4. Scroll down, and commit your change.

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Step 3: Merge this pull request

Great job, @sseacrest, your pull request looks good. Thank you for fixing the vulnerable dependency!

Note: You might notice that this repository has a package.json file, but no package-lock.json file. We are doing all parts of this activity on GitHub.com. If you work with other repositories, you might notice some differences. Regardless of what dependency files you use, the main concepts of this course still apply.

⌨️ Activity: Merge

1. Merge this pull request.

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Nice job merging @sseacrest. Go ahead and delete the branch.

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Let's learn about .gitignore files in the next pull request.