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base64-js

1.2.0

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Version 1.2.0 Details

Base64-js is a lightweight JavaScript library designed for encoding and decoding data using the Base64 algorithm, directly within a browser or Node.js environment. Version 1.2.0, released in September 2016, follows the earlier stable version 1.1.2, which was released in March 2016. Both versions offer the same core functionality: reliable Base64 encoding and decoding in pure JavaScript, eliminating external dependencies and ensuring consistent behavior across different platforms.

A key difference lies in the declared dependencies. Version 1.1.2 explicitly lists an empty "dependencies" object, whereas version 1.2.0 removes this declaration entirely. While seemingly insignificant, this might suggest a further refinement in dependency management. Both versions share the same suite of development dependencies, including tools for benchmarking (benchmark), bundling (browserify), code style enforcement (standard), unit testing (tape), and minification (uglify-js). However, version 1.1.2 lists a specific version ^6.0.5 for standard, while version 1.2.0 uses *, indicating it will use the latest available version. The move to a looser version constraint on "standard" perhaps reflects a willingness to adopt newer linting rules. For developers, both versions provide a straightforward API for Base64 operations. The MIT license ensures flexible usage within various projects, and the library's small size makes it suitable for performance-sensitive applications. Upgrading to v1.2.0 offers no new flashy features but potentially benefits from refinements and the newest linting standards.

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