Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

@swc/core, a blazing-fast alternative to Babel, has a new version available: 1.2.203, released on June 14, 2022. Upgrading from the previous stable version, 1.2.198 (released June 11, 2022), brings a few key updates focusing on core dependencies. Notably, the platform-specific binaries within dependencies and optionalDependencies, such as @swc/core-darwin-x64, @swc/core-linux-x64-gnu, and similar packages for other operating systems and architectures, are updated to version 1.2.203 in the latest release, while these were on version 1.2.199 previously. This suggests potential improvements and fixes within the core SWC engine itself.

While the devDependencies remain largely the same, indicating no significant changes to the development tooling, the update in core dependencies is still crucial. Developers using @swc/core benefit from continuous improvements in parsing, transformation, and code generation. These granular updates to platform-specific binaries typically address bug fixes, performance optimizations, and enhanced compatibility across different environments. Updating @swc/core is advisable for projects seeking the most stable and performant experience, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in this high-speed compilation toolchain. The unpacked size has also increased slightly, from 525249 to 528708, possibly indicating improvements in the compiled library files.