A full version history of the core-js package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
Core-js has undergone a significant evolution through its numerous versions, transforming from a simple polyfill library to a comprehensive standard library implementation for JavaScript. Early versions like 0.0.3 started with basic functionalities, heavily reliant on development dependencies like Grunt and LiveScript for build processes. As the library matured, testing frameworks such as Karma were integrated, indicating a growing emphasis on reliability.
The 0.x series saw incremental improvements and the addition of features, with a shift towards a more standardized "Standard library" description. Version 0.5.0 marked a significant step by introducing an MIT license, opening it up for broader use. The introduction of linters (ESLint) and module bundlers (Webpack) highlighted a move towards modern development practices.
The transition to version 1.0.0 demonstrated a commitment to stability. Core-js gained significant momentum with the 2.x and 3.x series, integrating funding avenues and a more focused directory structure within the repository. Authorship was explicitly attributed, and the library's scope expanded, reflected in the substantial increase in file count and unpacked size, signifying a more feature-rich set of capabilities.