A full version history of the functions-have-names package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
The functions-have-names npm package, authored by Jordan Harband, provides a crucial utility: determining if a JavaScript environment supports the name property on functions. This seemingly small feature has significant implications for code readability and debugging. Across its versions, the package maintains a consistent core description, emphasizing its fundamental purpose.
Initially released as version 1.0.0 in July 2019, the package quickly iterated through versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 within the same month, suggesting rapid adjustments and improvements. Version 1.2.0, released later in October 2019, signals further refinement. A notable change arrives with version 1.2.1 in January 2020, which introduces a "funding" field, indicating a move towards supporting the project's ongoing maintenance and development via sponsorships.
Subsequent versions, including 1.2.2 (December 2020) and 1.2.3 (April 2022), demonstrate continued commitment to compatibility and modernization. Each version update brings corresponding updates to the package's development dependencies, ensuring alignment with the evolving JavaScript ecosystem, including tools like ESLint, auto-changelog, and Tape, among others. These updates highlight an emphasis on code quality, automated testing, and adherence to modern coding standards, solidifying functions-have-names as a reliable tool for JavaScript developers.