Json-bigint is a valuable npm package that extends the standard JSON.parse functionality to seamlessly handle large integers (bigints), preventing data loss that can occur with standard JavaScript number representation. Versions 0.2.2 and 0.2.3 offer similar core functionality, providing developers with a convenient way to parse JSON strings containing numbers exceeding JavaScript's safe integer limits.
The key difference between versions 0.2.2 and 0.2.3 lies in the dependency requirements for the underlying bignumber.js library. Version 0.2.2 relies on bignumber.js version ^2.4.0, while version 0.2.3 upgrades this dependency to ^4.0.0. This indicates a significant update in the underlying library used for handling big integer arithmetic. Developers upgrading from 0.2.2 to 0.2.3 should be aware of potential breaking changes introduced by the bignumber.js update and consult the bignumber.js changelog to ensure compatibility.
Both versions maintain the same development dependencies (chai and mocha for testing) and share the same MIT license, author, and repository. The release dates indicate that version 0.2.3 was released shortly after 0.2.2, likely addressing bug fixes or improvements within the bignumber.js dependency or the json-bigint library itself. When selecting a version, consider the bignumber.js version compatibility with your existing project and the potential need for bigint support when parsing JSON data.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.2.3 of the package
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in json-bigint
Prototype pollution in json-bigint npm package < 1.0.0 may lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
