Fast XML Parser version 4.2.5 introduces subtle but important updates compared to its predecessor, version 4.2.4. Both versions share the core functionality of validating, parsing, and building XML without relying on C/C++ native libraries, making them lightweight and easily deployable. They also depend on the same strnum dependency for string number handling. The development dependencies, crucial for building and testing the library, remain identical, including tools like eslint for linting, webpack for bundling, and testing frameworks like jasmine and cytorus. This ensures a consistent development experience across both versions.
The primary difference lies in the dist object: version 4.2.5 has a slightly smaller unpacked size (104356 bytes) compared to 4.2.4 (104519 bytes). While seemingly minor, this reduction could indicate optimizations in the codebase or a refined build process, potentially leading to slightly improved performance or reduced memory footprint. The release date also differentiates the two, with version 4.2.5 being released on June 22, 2023, significantly later than version 4.2.4 released on June 6, 2023. Therefore, version 4.2.5 likely contains bug fixes, minor feature enhancements, or security patches implemented after the release of 4.2.4. Developers should always prioritize the latest stable version (4.2.5 in this case) to benefit from these improvements and ensure optimal stability and security in their applications that use XML parsing. Both continue to be MIT licensed with author Amit Gupta at Natural Intelligence, and are available via npm.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.2.5 of the package fast-xml-parser