Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

JSON-bigint is a JavaScript library that extends the standard JSON.parse functionality to support the use of big integers, addressing a common limitation when dealing with large numerical values in JSON data. Comparing version 1.0.0 with the older 0.4.0, both share the core purpose of enabling parsing of JSON containing large numbers without loss of precision, a critical feature for applications handling financial data, cryptographic keys, or other scenarios where integer accuracy is paramount.

Both versions list the bignumber.js library as a dependency, indicating their reliance on this robust library for handling arbitrary-precision arithmetic. This ensures that developers using json-bigint can confidently process very large numbers represented as strings within JSON, converting them into usable big integer objects. The development dependencies, chai and mocha, remain consistent across both versions, suggesting a stable testing framework maintained during development.

The most noticeable changes between the versions relate to release date and the unpacked size of the package. Version 1.0.0 was released on July 14, 2020, a couple of days later than version 0.4.0 released on July 12, 2020. The unpacked size increased from 35828 bytes in version 0.4.0 to 37345 in version 1.0.0. This size difference hints at internal code adjustments, potential bug fixes, or performance enhancements. While the core API likely remains consistent, developers should consult the changelog (if available) to understand the specific refinements implemented in version 1.0.0. Given the relatively short timeframe between releases, upgrading would likely be beneficial to leverage any improvements made.