Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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mongodb

3.7.4

Comparision Betweeen 3.7.4 and 3.7.3

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

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150

Unpacked Size

1.29 MB

Version 3.7.4 Details

MongoDB Node.js driver version 3.7.4 offers a subtle but important update compared to its predecessor, 3.7.3. Both versions share the same core dependencies like "bl", "bson", "denque", "saslprep", "safe-buffer", and "optional-require", alongside an extensive suite of development dependencies used for testing, linting, and building the package. These include popular tools such as "chai", "mocha", "sinon", "eslint", and "typescript", ensuring code quality and maintainability.

The key difference lies in the release date. Version 3.7.4 was published significantly later, on June 21, 2023, while 3.7.3 dates back to October 20, 2021. While the dependencies and devDependencies objects are identical, this suggests that version 3.7.4 likely incorporates bug fixes, performance improvements, or security patches accumulated during that extended period. Developers should strongly prefer 3.7.4 for its enhanced stability and potential resolution of previously existing issues.

Minor differences exist in the dist object: the unpackedSize of 3.7.4 is marginally larger (1356050 bytes) than 3.7.3 (1355769 bytes), reflecting these underlying code or build process adjustments. Upgrading is a recommended practice to benefit from the latest refinements in this essential database connectivity library.

Security Vulnerabilities

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