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mongodb

3.3.3

Comparision Betweeen 3.3.3 and 3.3.2

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

1.32 MB

1.3 MB

Version 3.3.3 Details

MongoDB Node.js driver version 3.3.3 arrived on October 16, 2019, building upon the foundation of version 3.3.2 released on August 28, 2019. Both versions serve as official interfaces for Node.js applications to interact with MongoDB databases. A key difference lies in the introduction of saslprep as a dependency in version 3.3.3, which handles string preparation needed for certain authentication mechanisms. Moreover, saslprep appears in both the dependencies and optionalDependencies sections of v3.3.3 potentially suggesting is is not totally mandatory. Version 3.3.2 included mongodb-test-runner amongst its development dependencies, whereas version 3.3.3 does not, possibly indicating a shift in testing methodologies or integration into other tools.

The driver empowers developers to perform CRUD operations, manage indexes, and execute complex aggregations. Both versions share core dependencies like bson (for handling MongoDB's binary JSON format), safe-buffer, and require_optional, ensuring consistent data handling and dependency management. The development dependencies, including tools like eslint, prettier, and mocha, highlight the project's commitment to code quality, automated testing, and consistent styling. While both versions offer robust functionality, developers should consider the implications of the added saslprep dependency in their specific deployment environments when choosing between the two. The small increase in unpackedSize in v3.3.3 suggests minor changes; this should not be a problem for the average user.

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