Playwright-core, a powerful library for web browser automation, saw a minor version bump from 1.36.0 to 1.36.1. While both versions share the same core functionality, description ("A high-level API to automate web browsers"), license (Apache-2.0), repository, author (Microsoft Corporation), file count (304), and unpacked size (7204654), a key difference lies in their release dates. Version 1.36.1 was released on July 14, 2023, whereas version 1.36.0 was released on July 11, 2023.
This relatively quick update (approximately 3 days) signals that version 1.36.1 likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments compared to its predecessor. Developers considering upgrading should investigate the changelog or release notes (available on the Playwright repository) for specific details on these changes. While the core functionality remains consistent, these refinements can be crucial for stability, reliability, and overall development experience. Utilizing the latest actively maintained version enhances confidence preventing common edge cases and ensures users benefit from a refined and robust automation tool. The tarball entries of the dist section provide the download links to the packages.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.36.1 of the package playwright-core