Date-fns version 2.5.0 is a minor release over the previous stable version 2.4.1 of this popular JavaScript date utility library. Both versions share the same MIT license and repository on GitHub, ensuring continued open-source access and collaborative development. They both provide a comprehensive suite of functions for manipulating and formatting dates in JavaScript, catering to diverse localization needs without external dependencies, making it ideal for modern web applications.
The key differences lie in the details: version 2.5.0 includes updates and bug fixes that contribute to a slightly larger file size, as evidenced by the increased unpackedSize (8927717 vs 8492645) and fileCount (4190 vs 4126) in the dist object, implying improvements in the codebase. Both rely on the same set of devDependencies for testing, linting, and building, indicating stability in the development process. Developers upgrading to 2.5.0 can expect improved performance or accuracy in specific date operations and a slightly larger bundle size. Users should review release notes, if any, to see specific details about the bugfixes and improvements.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.5.0 of the package date-fns