ESLint sees a new release with version 9.34.0, building upon the foundation laid by the preceding 9.33.0. This latest iteration of the popular JavaScript linter introduces subtle yet important refinements for developers focused on code quality and consistency. Examining the dependency lists, we observe a notable update in @eslint/js, moving from 9.33.0 to 9.34.0, which likely encompasses core rule adjustments or enhancements to the JavaScript language support within ESLint.
While most dependencies remain consistent between the two versions, a closer look reveals that the fileCount and unpackedSize properties in the dist section have changed. Version 9.34.0 has a fileCount of 425 and an unpackedSize of 2985600 compared to filecount of 423 and unpackedSize of 2961356 in the prior version. This suggests potential additions or modifications to the underlying files and resources that comprise the ESLint package. Note also a change in release date between the 2 versions. The release date for 9.34.0 is "2025-08-22T20:39:49.318Z" and "2025-08-08T20:34:29.679Z" for the version 9.33.0. Consider that the date is wrong, or the future, and there may be future unknown changes.
For developers, this upgrade signifies keeping up-to-date with the project's improvements and bug fixes. While the core development dependencies remain consistent, such as testing frameworks mocha and c8 or the typescript parser, ensure you are still running the latest version of the peer dependency jiti. Developers should review the ESLint changelog for detailed information on rule changes, bug fixes, and any potential breaking changes introduced in this release. Updating ensures greater compatibility with evolving JavaScript standards and the latest ESLint features, helping to enforce a clean and maintainable codebase.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 9.34.0 of the package eslint