Fastparallel is a lightweight npm package designed for executing asynchronous functions in parallel with minimal overhead. Versions 1.4.0 and 1.3.1 share the same core functionality: providing zero-overhead asynchronous parallel, each, and map function calls. Both versions rely on xtend as a dependency and include async, faucet, pre-commit, standard, and tape as development dependencies, crucial for testing and maintaining code quality. The license remains ISC for both.
The primary distinction between the two versions lies in their release date and repository URL format. Version 1.4.0 was released on April 24, 2015, whereas version 1.3.1 was released on April 18, 2015, a difference of only a few days. Furthermore, the repository URL format in version 1.4.0 is git+https://github.com/mcollina/fastparallel.git, while version 1.3.1 uses https://github.com/mcollina/fastparallel.git, though this difference is negligible for most developers utilizing the package.
For developers seeking a high-performance solution for asynchronous parallel execution in Node.js, fastparallel offers a valuable tool. The library's focus on zero overhead makes it particularly attractive for performance-sensitive applications. While the differences between versions 1.3.1 and 1.4.0 are minimal and mostly concern internal metadata, users upgrading might want to review changelogs (if available elsewhere) for any potential minor bug fixes or performance enhancements included in the newer version. The choice between the two may depend on specific project requirements and dependency management practices.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.4.0 of the package fastparallel