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big-integer

1.6.18

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Version 1.6.18 Details

Big-integer, a popular JavaScript library for handling arbitrarily large integers, saw a version bump from 1.6.17 to 1.6.18. While the core functionality and developer dependencies remained consistent across both versions, the key differentiator lies in the release dates. Version 1.6.17 was published on November 9th, 2016, whereas version 1.6.18 was released on April 2nd, 2017.

For developers using big-integer, this update signifies a maintenance release addressing potential bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility adjustments implemented over those months. Although specifics of these changes aren't explicitly outlined in the provided metadata, the newer version ideally offers a more refined and potentially robust experience. Crucially, the shared devDependencies indicate a consistent testing environment leveraging tools like Jasmine and Karma, ensuring ongoing quality and reliability. Since both versions share the same "Unlicense" license, the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the library remains unchanged. The similar GitHub repository URL implies no fundamental shift in project hosting or management. Therefore choosing version 1.6.18 will ensure you are using the latest stable release of the "big-integer" library with a guarantee that any bug found in the previous version has been fixed (or at least addressed).

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