Ts-node version 3.2.0 introduces subtle but significant updates compared to version 3.1.0, refining the TypeScript execution environment and REPL for Node.js developers. While much of the core functionality remains consistent, a key difference lies in the updated dependency on the chalk package. Version 3.2.0 upgrades to chalk version 2.0.0, while version 3.1.0 uses version 1.1.1. This seemingly minor change could impact terminal output styling, potentially affecting the visual presentation of messages and errors within the ts-node environment. Developers relying on specific chalk functionalities might need to adjust their code accordingly to ensure compatibility and desired styling.
Furthermore, the typescript version receives an upgrade, moving from 2.1.4 to 2.4.1. This jump brings with it all the new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements introduced in TypeScript 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, enabling developers to leverage the latest language features and optimizations. While the other dependency versions remain the same, it's crucial for users of ts-node to acknowledge the change in chalk and typescript to fully benefit from the improvements and address any potential compatibility concerns during migration. The release date also reflects the new updates, with version 3.2.0 being released on July 5, 2017, a couple weeks later than its predecessor on June 21, 2017.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.2.0 of the package ts-node