@swc/core, a super-fast alternative to Babel for JavaScript and TypeScript compilation, has released version 1.10.12, building upon the features and performance of version 1.10.11. Examining the package metadata, the core dependencies and devDependencies remain largely consistent. Both versions rely on "@swc/types" for type definitions and "@swc/counter" for internal metrics, essential for the compilation process. Development tooling, including Jest for testing, cross-env for cross-platform environment variable handling, TypeScript for type checking, and @napi-rs/cli for building native extensions, are also unchanged. Developers familiar with version 1.10.11 will find the setup and development process largely similar.
The key differentiators lie in the optional dependencies, specifically the platform-specific binaries. Version 1.10.12 ships with updated binaries tailored for various operating systems and architectures, including macOS (x64 and arm64), Linux (x64 with GNU and musl, arm64 with GNU and musl, arm with gnueabihf), and Windows (x64, ia32, and arm64 with MSVC). These platform-specific packages are essential for optimal performance. Therefore, upgrading ensures use of the swc core optimized for the target platform. Furthermore, the "releaseDate" field highlights slight difference, indicating recent updates related to platform-specific binaries, likely addressing bug fixes or optimizations which provide incremental improvements and ensure stability. The consistent file count and unpacked size suggest changes are highly targeted, focusing on efficiency. Developers should update to benefit from the latest optimizations and platform-specific improvements embedded within the core compilation engine.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.10.12 of the package @swc/core