A full version history of the logdown package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
Logdown, a debug utility renowned for its markdown support in both browser and server environments, has undergone numerous iterations since its initial release. The package’s evolution, spearheaded by Caio Gondim, showcases a consistent commitment to enhancing developer experience and incorporating modern tooling.
The early versions, from 1.0.0 to 1.1.2 (February 2015 - March 2015), laid the foundation, focusing on core functionality and cross-environment compatibility. Testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, and Karma were heavily utilized, ensuring reliability.
The transition to versions 1.2.0 to 1.2.12 (July 2015 - October 2016) saw refinements in the repository structure and a gradual shift in development dependencies. Gulp and JSHint/Jscs were prominent.
Versions 1.3.0, up to 2.2.0 (October 2016 - March 2017), introduced MIT licensing besides enhancing browser testing.
The significant leap to version 3.0.0 (July 2017) marked a transition, by introducing Chalk as a dependency for enhancing the user experience and introducing Jest. From then on there were minor updates with 3.3.1 being the latest (July 2017 - March 2020), focusing on optimization, module updates (like webpack), and continuous integration with tools like Codecov. The more recent releases (3.2.4 onwards) demonstrate a focus on build processes, minimizing package size, and maintaining code quality through updated development dependencies.
Logdown's version history reflects a journey of continuous improvement, adapting to the evolving needs of developers and the broader JavaScript ecosystem.