The @swc/core package, a super-fast alternative to Babel, has released version 1.2.244, building upon the previous stable version 1.2.242. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing developers with a high-performance JavaScript and TypeScript compiler. Key features include its ability to transform modern JavaScript syntax for broader compatibility, enabling developers to utilize the latest language features without sacrificing support for older environments.
A notable difference lies in the updated dependencies and optional dependencies. Both versions include platform-specific binaries (e.g., @swc/core-darwin-x64, @swc/core-linux-x64-gnu) tailored to different operating systems and architectures, ensuring optimal performance across diverse environments. In this new version all the dependencies and optional dependencies versions that starts with "@swc/core" are the 1.2.244, but in the previous version those were the 1.2.242. While the core developer dependencies remain largely consistent between the two versions, and are related to testing, formatting, and the usage of other javascript and typescript tools, the updated dependencies and optional dependencies might contain bug fixes and internal improvements.
Developers should be aware of these changes when upgrading, especially if relying on specific platform-dependent features. Regularly updating to the latest version ensures access to the most recent optimizations and potentially crucial security or performance enhancements. When upgrading to new versions of this package, consider reviewing the changelog for more granular details on specific alterations and fixes that may impact build processes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.2.244 of the package @swc/core