Date-fns is a modern JavaScript date utility library designed to provide comprehensive functions for manipulating and formatting dates in a browser and Node.js environments. Comparing versions 2.8.1 and 2.8.0, the core functionalities remain consistent, focused on offering a modular approach where developers can import only the necessary functions, reducing the bundle size of their applications.
The key distinction lies in the release date and potentially minor bug fixes or performance improvements. Version 2.8.1 was released on November 22, 2019, a few days after version 2.8.0, released on November 19, 2019. While the devDependencies remain identical, indicating no changes in the build or testing tools, the unpackedSize also reflects very minor changes, 9753854 versus 9753488 respectively for the newest package.
For developers, this suggests that upgrading from 2.8.0 to 2.8.1 should be a seamless experience with minimal risk of introducing breaking changes. The library's consistent focus on modularity allows developers to cherry-pick functions, optimizing application size. With a wide array of functions for formatting, parsing, and manipulating dates, date-fns is a reliable choice for handling date-related operations in JavaScript projects. The MIT license grants developers the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the library as needed. Always consult the official changelog for a detailed list of bug fixes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.8.1 of the package date-fns
