@swc/core version 1.3.78 arrived on August 17, 2023, hot on the heels of version 1.3.77, released just a day prior on August 16, 2023. Both versions maintain the core function of being a super-fast alternative to Babel, designed for efficient JavaScript and TypeScript compilation. The key difference lies in the underlying dependencies linked to specific platforms. For version 1.3.78, all platform-specific dependencies such as @swc/core-darwin-x64, @swc/core-linux-x64-gnu, and others are bumped to version "1.3.78" to be consistent with the main package. Similarly, in version 1.3.77, the same dependencies were aligned to "1.3.77".
These updates likely incorporate bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility enhancements tailored to each operating system and architecture. Developers leveraging @swc/core should consider upgrading to the latest version (1.3.78) to benefit from the potential cumulative improvements. The library relies heavily on native dependencies for different OS like darwin, linux and windows, so the updates is really focused on these ones. Furthermore, both versions share identical development and peer dependencies, indicating no significant changes to the tooling or ecosystem required for development. The unpacked size of version 1.3.78 is 777122 bytes, slightly larger than version 1.3.77's 775529 bytes, potentially reflecting the added improvements. Upgrading to the newest version is therefore recommended for the most stable and optimized experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.3.78 of the package @swc/core