Clang-format versions 1.0.30 and 1.0.29 are npm packages that serve as Node.js wrappers around the powerful clang-format tool, widely used for automatically formatting C, C++, Objective-C, and Objective-C++ code. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing a convenient way to integrate clang-format's code styling capabilities into JavaScript-based development workflows, build processes and tooling. From a developer perspective, these packages simplify using clang-format within a Node.js environment, abstracting away the complexities of direct command-line invocation.
A key difference lies in their release dates. Version 1.0.30 was released on September 29, 2015, while version 1.0.29 was released on August 1, 2015. The nearly two-month gap suggests that version 1.0.30 likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility updates compared to its predecessor. Developers should consider upgrading to the latest version (1.0.30 in this instance). Both versions depend on the "resolve" package (version ^1.1.6), utilized for module resolution, a common task in Node.js development. They are licensed under Apache-2.0, indicating a permissive open-source license allowing for wide use and modification. Considering the time passed since the release, developers may prefer actively maintained and more recent packages for code formatting to ensure compatibility with newer clang-format versions and development environments. However, should these versions be needed, they offer a straightforward way to utilize clang-format within Node.js projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.0.30 of the package clang-format