Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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core-js

2.6.4

Comparision Betweeen 2.6.4 and 2.6.3

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

1488

1484

Unpacked Size

2.15 MB

2.14 MB

Version 2.6.4 Details

Core-js version 2.6.4 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 2.6.3, in this widely used JavaScript standard library, providing crucial polyfills for modern ECMAScript features. Both versions share the same core purpose: to enable developers to use cutting-edge JavaScript functionality in environments that may not natively support it, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and a smoother development experience.

Delving into the specifics, the changes, if any, are likely subtle bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor adjustments to existing polyfills. While the devDependencies remain identical, indicating no changes in the development tooling, the dist object reveals slight differences: version 2.6.4 has a fileCount of 1488 compared to 2.6.3's 1484, and a slightly larger unpackedSize of 2249969 bytes compared to 2248431 bytes. These differences suggest that a few files were added or modified, possibly with minor adjustments to existing code or new test cases.

For developers considering an upgrade, version 2.6.4 promises potential improvements in stability and performance. The differences are incremental, so the upgrade effort should remain minimal and low risk. The release date for 2.6.4 is 2019-02-07, placing it shortly after 2.6.3 released on 2019-01-22. Given the frequent releases in this era, it's generally advisable to stay current with the latest minor versions to benefit from these incremental improvements and maintain optimal compatibility and security. The core-js library's MIT license and GitHub repository ensures transparency and collaborative contribute to the library.

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