@swc/core version 1.2.164 is the latest release of this super-fast Babel alternative, following closely on the heels of version 1.2.163. Both versions share the same core description and licensing under Apache-2.0, positioning SWC as a performant tool for JavaScript and TypeScript compilation. A key difference lies in the updated dependencies and optional dependencies, with version 1.2.164 reflecting updates to the platform-specific binaries like @swc/core-darwin-x64, @swc/core-linux-x64-gnu, and others, all bumped to version 1.2.164 to ensure compatibility and potentially incorporating bug fixes or performance improvements within those platform-specific builds.
For developers, this means a potentially smoother or faster transformation process, especially when targeting diverse operating systems and architectures. While the developer dependencies remain largely unchanged between versions, maintaining tools like Jest, TypeScript, and Babel plugins at similar versions, the updated core dependencies suggest improvements focused on the underlying compilation engine. The unpacked size of version 1.2.164 is slightly larger (451696 bytes) compared to version 1.2.163 (447236 bytes), possibly indicating added features or enhanced platform support. Note the release date difference, with 1.2.164 released just a few days after 1.2.163, this rapid iteration signals active development. As well, the core package integrates tightly with a range of platforms to ensure smooth transpilation across multiple OSes.
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