Ts-node versions 5.0.0 and 5.0.1 are very similar, with the core functionality remaining consistent as a TypeScript execution environment and REPL for Node.js. Both versions share the same fundamental dependencies like yn, diff, chalk, arrify, mkdirp, minimist, make-error, and source-map-support, ensuring that core functionalities such as argument parsing, error handling, and source map support are stable. The developer dependencies are also nearly identical, including tools for testing, linting, and type definitions, showing a continued commitment to code quality and developer experience.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their release date and potentially some minor bug fixes or internal improvements. Version 5.0.0 was released on February 19, 2018, while version 5.0.1 followed shortly after on March 1, 2018. A developer considering upgrading from 5.0.0 to 5.0.1 of ts-node might anticipate very subtle improvements related to stability or performance not explicitly documented in the metadata. The unpackedSize value does present a difference and this could be indicative of changes in internal structure. For developers already leveraging ts-node for TypeScript development, the upgrade between these versions could be seen as a low risk update to ensure they are running the most recent, incrementally improved stable build.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.0.1 of the package ts-node