Parcel 2.0.1 is a minor patch release following the 2.0.0 version of this popular zero-configuration web application bundler. Both versions share the same core principles: blazing fast speeds and minimal setup. For developers, this means you can drop Parcel into your project and get building without wrestling with complex configurations. The description and license remain consistent between versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1, indicating no major architectural shifts or licensing changes. Both versions depend on the same core utilities such as chalk, get-port, and commander, along with a suite of @parcel scoped packages that handle different aspects of the bundling process, from file system operations (@parcel/fs) to diagnostics (@parcel/diagnostic).
The key difference lies in the dependency versions of the @parcel scoped packages. While Parcel 2.0.0 relies on version 2.0.0 of these internal packages, Parcel 2.0.1 upgrades them to 2.0.1. This suggests bug fixes and minor improvements within the Parcel ecosystem. Developers upgrading to 2.0.1 can expect a more stable and refined experience, addressing potential issues uncovered in the initial 2.0.0 release. The unpacked size decreased slightly from 38554 to 38525 in 2.0.1, which may reflect code optimization or some dependency changes on the file size. Generally, because of the minimal effort required to upgrade and the benefits of stability and bug fixes, developers are encouraged to upgrade to Parcel 2.0.1.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.0.1 of the package parcel