MongoDB Node.js driver version 3.5.4 represents a minor update from version 3.5.3, both maintaining the core functionality as the official MongoDB driver for Node.js. Developers relying on this driver for database interactions will find both versions offer similar features, handling connections, queries, and data manipulation. Examining the package metadata reveals nuanced differences.
Both versions share identical dependencies, like bl, bson, denque, saslprep, safe-buffer, and require_optional, ensuring consistent handling of data streams, BSON serialization, and optional features. Similarly, the development dependencies, including testing frameworks like mocha, chai, and sinon, remain unchanged, indicating a continued commitment to robust testing and code quality. The optionalDependencies also remain the same.
The key differences lie in the dist object. Version 3.5.4 has a fileCount of 147 and an unpackedSize of 1456532, while 3.5.3 has a fileCount of 152 and an unpackedSize of 1460111. This suggests that version 3.5.4 is slightly smaller and contains fewer files potentially due to optimizations and removal of redundant resources. The releaseDate also differs indicating the newer version. Developers might find the smaller size and reduced file count of version 3.5.4 beneficial for slightly faster installation and potentially a smaller footprint in their projects compared to version 3.5.3. Both versions are licensed under Apache-2.0 license offering flexibility in commercial and non-commercial use.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.5.4 of the package mongodb