Long.js is a library designed to represent 64-bit two's-complement integer values in JavaScript, useful when dealing with numbers outside the safe integer range of native JavaScript numbers. Comparing versions 5.2.2 and 5.2.1 reveals subtle enhancements, primarily in its build tooling and potentially internal optimizations.
A key difference lies in the "devDependencies." Version 5.2.2 utilizes esm2umd version ^0.2.1 versus ^0.2.0 in version 5.2.1. This change suggests updates in how the library is packaged for different module systems (ESM and UMD), possibly improving compatibility across various JavaScript environments, bundlers, and Node.js versions.
The dist object also shows that the unpackedSize increased slightly from 118729 bytes in 5.2.1 to 118892 bytes in 5.2.2. While a small increment, this might point to minor code additions or optimizations within the library. Also, the release date indicates that long version 5.2.2 was published on "2023-04-16", after long version 5.2.1 which was published on "2022-11-03".
For developers, these updates are generally positive. The updated esm2umd dependency should help ensure consistent behavior and wider compatibility. While the core functionality likely remains the same, it's generally recommended to use the latest versions to benefit from bug fixes and performance improvements. Developers should review the library's changelog for detailed information on specific changes and potential breaking updates.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.2.2 of the package long
