@swc/core, a super-fast alternative to Babel, released version 1.2.19 following version 1.2.18. Both versions share the same core dependencies like mkdirp, progress, node-fetch, and true-case-path, crucial for file system operations, progress indication, fetching resources and correct casing in filepaths. Similarly, their development dependencies are identical, indicating consistent tooling for testing, linting, and transpilation. These tools include testing framework jest, utility library lodash, neon-cli for building native addons and various Babel plugins and presets, ensuring comprehensive compatibility with modern JavaScript and TypeScript features.
The key differences between the versions lie in their distribution metadata. Version 1.2.19 has a noticeably smaller unpacked size (3,385,939 bytes) compared to 1.2.18 (3,608,054 bytes) and fewer files, suggesting potential optimizations in the compiled output or removal of unnecessary assets. Furthermore, version 1.2.19 was released on August 13, 2020, while 1.2.18 came out on August 10, 2020, making 1.2.19 the newer version.
For developers, this implies that upgrading to 1.2.19 might result in a slightly leaner build and potentially improved performance due to reduced overhead. However, it's essential to perform thorough testing to ensure compatibility with your specific project configuration before adopting the newer version. The consistent dependency list suggests a stable API allowing low upgrade risks but it's always wise to check the changelog for a detailed list of changes and bugfixes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.2.19 of the package @swc/core