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shell-quote

1.6.2

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Version 1.6.2 Details

Shell-quote, a utility for parsing and quoting shell commands in JavaScript, saw a significant update moving from version 1.6.1 to 1.6.2. While both versions share the same core functionality and MIT license, aimed at simplifying command-line interactions within JavaScript applications, the key difference lies in their dependencies. Version 1.6.1 relied on several small utility packages – jsonify, array-map, array-filter, and array-reduce. These dependencies provided specific functionalities for data manipulation. However, version 1.6.2 streamlines the package by removing these dependencies entirely.

This is potentially good news for developers. Removing dependencies often translates to a smaller installation footprint, faster installation times, and reduced risk of dependency conflicts within larger projects. The absence of these dependencies in 1.6.2 suggests that the core functionality of shell-quote was re-implemented internally, possibly leading to performance improvements or a more self-contained module. The newer version was released in August 2019 whereas the older one dates back to June 2016.

Both versions are authored by James Halliday (substack), ensuring a degree of consistency and familiarity. Developers should consider migrating to version 1.6.2 for its simplified dependency structure and potential improvements, benefiting from a cleaner and potentially more efficient implementation. Especially if you faced dependency issues when using the older version of the package.

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