Ts-loader versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 are both TypeScript loaders for webpack, enabling developers to seamlessly integrate TypeScript code into their webpack-driven projects. Both versions have the same core purpose: to transpile TypeScript code into JavaScript that can be bundled and used in web applications. They support features like incremental compilation and caching to speed up build times, custom compiler options through the tsconfig.json file. Developers can benefit from robust type checking and modern JavaScript code generation.
The key differences between the versions appear in their dependencies and release date. Ts-loader 2.0.1, released on February 22, 2017, updates loader-utils dependency to version ^1.0.2, while the previous version, 2.0.0 released on January 21, 2017 uses ^0.2.6. They also have different versions of typescript as dev dependency, 2.2.1 for 2.0.1 and 2.1.4 for the 2.0.0 version. This may contain breaking changes. These updates likely address bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility adjustments related to webpack and other tools.
Developers should consider upgrading to the latest version (2.0.1) to benefit from the newest improvements and compatibility fixes included in the update. Prior to upgrading, check the changelog for potential breaking changes due to the dependency update, ensuring a smooth transition.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.0.1 of the package ts-loader