@swc/core, a blazing-fast alternative to Babel, has released version 1.3.27, succeeding the previous stable version 1.3.26. Both versions share the same core description as a "Super-fast alternative for babel", developer and repository details, indicating a consistent focus on speed and compatibility. Examining the package manifests reveals subtle but crucial differences that developers should be aware of.
The primary distinction lies in the dependency versions. While both versions share a common set of dependencies and devDependencies, crucial platform-specific dependencies within "dependencies" and "optionalDependencies" like @swc/core-darwin-x64, @swc/core-linux-x64-gnu, and others incremented from "1.3.26" to "1.3.27". This indicates targeted updates and optimizations for specific operating systems and architectures which increases the performance.
Furthermore, the "dist" section of the package data has been updated. The "tarball" URL reflects the new version (1.3.27). More importantly, the "unpackedSize" has changed from 706619 bytes in version 1.3.26 to 709239 bytes in the latest 1.3.27. This is a direct result of changes either in the codebase or in other related files packaged with the release. Such change could point to added features or bug fixes. The releaseDate has also been updated to "2023-01-17T04:15:08.704Z". Developers should always consult the official changelog for detailed information.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.3.27 of the package @swc/core