Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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mongodb

3.3.0

Comparision Betweeen 3.3.0 and 3.2.7

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

144

Unpacked Size

1.3 MB

777.46 KB

Version 3.3.0 Details

Version 3.3.0 of the mongodb Node.js driver introduces several changes compared to the preceding stable release, 3.2.7, impacting developers who rely on this package for MongoDB interactions. A notable difference lies in the direct dependencies where mongodb-core has been removed in favor of bson, safe-buffer, and require_optional. This suggests a potential shift in how the driver handles BSON serialization/deserialization and buffer management, possibly streamlining these processes or offering more granular control.

The increased unpackedSize (1364847 vs 796121) and fileCount (144 vs 40) in version 3.3.0 indicates a substantial increase in the codebase and related assets. This might reflect new features, bug fixes, or improved test coverage driving up the package size. The updated release date also provides context, allowing developers to gauge the freshness and recency of updates. While both versions share the same development dependencies for testing, linting, and code generation, developers considering an upgrade should test their applications thoroughly to ensure compatibility with the new dependency structure and any potential breaking changes introduced in the larger codebase. The addition of require_optional may hint at support for optional dependencies that enhance functionality when present, providing a more adaptable interface for various environments.

Security Vulnerabilities

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