Core-js provides standard library polyfills for JavaScript, allowing developers to use the latest ECMAScript features across various environments, even older ones. Comparing versions 3.6.2 and 3.6.1, while seemingly minor, reveals subtle improvements that benefit developers. Both versions maintain the same MIT license and funding model through Open Collective, emphasizing the project's commitment to open-source principles and community support. Crucially, the core functionality of providing essential JavaScript polyfills remains consistent.
The key difference lies in the details of implementation and the incremental improvements that enhance the library's efficiency and compatibility. Version 3.6.2, released on January 6, 2020, shows a slightly larger unpacked size (662618 bytes) and contains a couple more files (1701) compared to version 3.6.1 (658600 bytes, 1699 files), released on December 25, 2019. This suggests that version 3.6.2 probably incorporates new polyfills, addresses bug fixes, or optimizes existing implementations which is interesting information for developers looking to update their projects . While the specific changes aren't detailed in the provided data, the increase in file count and unpacked size usually indicates expanded functionality or enhanced robustness. Developers should review the core-js changelog or release notes for a comprehensive understanding of these granular improvements before deciding to upgrade.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.6.2 of the package core-js