Date-fns version 2.24.0 is a minor release building upon the robust foundation of version 2.23.0, offering subtle yet impactful improvements for developers leveraging this modern JavaScript date utility library. While the core functionality remains consistent, developers should note the updated development dependencies.
Notably, the jest dependency has been bumped from version 24.8.0 to 27.0.4, potentially introducing changes in the testing environment. Similarly, @types/jest sees an upgrade from version 26.0.13 to 26.0.23. This ensures better alignment with the latest testing practices and might require adjustments to existing test configurations. The file count in the distributed package has also increased, along with the unpacked size, reflecting a growing codebase and potentially new features or enhancements under the hood. The file count grew from 5269 to 5471 and unpacked size from 6141274 to 6327731.
The update includes later versions of TypeScript related dependencies like @typescript-eslint/parser and @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin. These upgrades deliver better support for modern JavaScript and Typescript features. While seemingly minor, these dependency updates contribute to the stability and maintainability of the library, ensuring a smoother development experience for users and continuous improvement. Date-fns remains an excellent choice for developers seeking a lightweight and modular alternative to Moment.js, providing a wide range of functions for date manipulation and formatting.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.24.0 of the package date-fns
