The bytes package, a utility for parsing and formatting byte sizes, saw a notable update with the release of version 3.1.1, succeeding version 3.1.0. While the core functionality remains consistent – converting between string representations of byte sizes (like "1KB") and their numeric equivalents – the newer version incorporates several improvements to enhance the developer experience and maintainability of the package.
One key difference lies in the development dependencies. Version 3.1.1 upgrades the eslint version significantly, moving from 5.12.1 to 7.32.0. This suggests a focus on code quality and adherence to modern JavaScript standards. The introduction of eslint-plugin-markdown in 3.1.1 indicates a commitment to linting code within Markdown files, likely improving the documentation quality. The mocha testing framework also sees an upgrade, from version 5.2.0 to 9.1.3, suggesting more robust and up-to-date testing practices. nyc, the code coverage tool, moves from 13.1.0 to 15.1.0, implying better insights into test coverage.
The updated version was released on 2021-11-15, a quite long time after the previous stable version, released on 2019-01-23. The unpacked size also increased slightly, of around 1KB, likely because of the updated dependencies.
For developers, these changes translate to increased confidence in the package's stability, code quality, and adherence to best practices. While the API remains the same, the underlying improvements contribute to a more reliable and maintainable dependency. Choosing version 3.1.1 offers the benefits of modern tooling and testing, ensuring a smoother integration into projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.1.1 of the package bytes
