A full version history of the monaco-editor-core package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
The monaco-editor-core npm package has undergone significant evolution since its initial releases. Beginning with rudimentary versions like 0.0.1 in 2016, the package has matured into a robust browser-based code editor. Early versions, such as those in the 0.2.x and 0.3.x series, laid the groundwork, followed by incremental improvements within the 0.4.x to 0.7.x ranges, establishing core functionalities.
Major version updates, starting from 0.8.0, introduced substantial changes and new features, often accompanied by updates to development dependencies. The transition from 0.11.x to 0.15.x saw increased file counts and unpacked sizes, reflecting added capabilities and enhanced performance. The 0.16.0 and subsequent 0.17.0 releases marked further advancements, each iteration building upon the last.
More recent versions, from 0.18.0 onward, demonstrate a clear focus on refinement, maintenance, and performance optimization. Each major release between 0.19.0 and 0.53.0 brought iterative improvements, steadily increasing file counts and unpacked sizes. The jump to version 0.53.0 shows a significant overhaul with a considerable rise in the file count which may reflect a new coding architecture. The consistent release cadence indicates ongoing development and a commitment to providing a stable and feature-rich code editing solution for web applications.