Playwright-core version 1.39.0 introduces updates and refinements to the popular web browser automation library, building upon the foundation of version 1.38.1. Both versions maintain the core functionality of providing a high-level API for automating web browsers, licensed under Apache-2.0 and developed by Microsoft. A key difference lies in the release date, with version 1.39.0 arriving on October 11, 2023, following the September 21, 2023 release of version 1.38.1.
While both versions offer similar file counts within the distribution (293 files in 1.39.0 versus 294 in 1.38.1), the unpacked size of version 1.39.0 is slightly larger at 7,138,717 bytes compared to 7,111,046 bytes in version 1.38.1. This suggests potential additions or changes to the underlying code, assets, or dependencies. For developers, this potentially means exploring new features, bug fixes, or performance improvements implemented between the two versions. Upgrading to version 1.39.0 allows developers to leverage these enhancements and stay current with the latest advancements in web browser automation capabilities offered by Playwright. Inspecting the changelog and release notes associated with version 1.39.0 on the official Playwright repository is recommended to identify the specific changes and their implications for existing automation scripts and workflows.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.39.0 of the package playwright-core