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iconv-lite

0.4.24

Comparision Betweeen 0.4.24 and 0.4.23

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328.07 KB

327.91 KB

Version 0.4.24 Details

Iconv-lite is a popular JavaScript library for character encoding conversion. Version 0.4.24 was released on August 22, 2018, succeeding version 0.4.23, released on May 7, 2018. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing pure JavaScript conversion between various character encodings. The description, dependencies (specifically safer-buffer), license, repository, and author information remain consistent between the two releases, indicating a stable base. The primary difference lies in the devDependencies where request was updated from version ~2.81.0 to ~2.87.0. This suggests potential updates or bug fixes in the testing or development environment.

Developers should note the small increase in unpackedSize from 335778 to 335941 bytes and a small decrease in fileCount from 27 to 26, hinting at subtle changes in the file structure or content. The update of request is the most significant change, potentially affecting how the library is tested or integrated into larger projects. For those relying on iconv-lite for encoding conversions, upgrading to 0.4.24 brings the benefit of the updated request dependency. While these changes may seem minor, keeping dependencies up-to-date is a good practice for security and stability. Developers should review the release notes and test their applications after upgrading to ensure compatibility.

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