@swc/core has released version 1.4.12, a minor update from the previous stable version 1.4.11, continuing its goal to offer a super-fast alternative to Babel, primarily useful for speeding up JavaScript and TypeScript compilation. At its core, the essential dependencies like @swc/types and @swc/counter remain consistent.
The key difference lies within the optional dependencies, specifically the platform-specific binaries. Version 1.4.12 updates all of them, from @swc/core-darwin-x64 to @swc/core-linux-arm-gnueabihf, ensuring developers have the latest optimized builds for their target operating systems and architectures. This suggests the update could contain performance enhancements or bug fixes tailored to these specific environments, directly impacting compilation speed and stability. While the core development dependencies remain similar, these platform specific updates are useful for developers that rely on @swc/core to target different architectures when building software and want to avoid common problems.
Developers leveraging @swc/core should look forward to a smoother, potentially faster compilation process across various deployment targets. However, the core development dependencies haven't changed so there is nothing new regarding them. The release continues to support a wide array of development tools, including Jest, TypeScript, React, and Babel plugins, ensuring compatibility with existing workflows. This update emphasizes continuous refinement and optimization within the SWC ecosystem.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.4.12 of the package @swc/core