Type-Fest version 0.12.0 brings dependency updates and refinements to this essential collection of TypeScript types, differentiating itself from the previous stable version, 0.11.0, primarily through upgraded developer tooling. The core functionality of providing reusable and helpful type definitions remains consistent, aiming to streamline TypeScript development and improve code clarity.
Specifically, version 0.12.0 updates several key development dependencies. The TypeScript version is bumped from 3.7.5 to 3.8.3, potentially unlocking new language features and improvements for type definitions within Type-Fest. Linting tools also see updates, with xo moving from ^0.25.3 to ^0.27.2, @typescript-eslint/parser from 2.17.0 to ^2.22.0, eslint-config-xo-typescript from ^0.24.1 to ^0.26.0, and @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin mirroring the parser's update. These upgrades likely enhance code quality checks and ensure better compatibility with the latest TypeScript ecosystem standards.
While the core value proposition of Type-Fest – offering pre-built, well-tested TypeScript types for common programming patterns – persists, developers will benefit from a more robust and up-to-date development environment when using version 0.12.0. The minor increase in unpacked size from 84701 to 87136 suggests potentially a few new type additions or refinements alongside the tooling updates. Existing users should test their code after the upgrade for potential compatibility issues due to the TypeScript and ESLint updates. New users get a more polished experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.12.0 of the package type-fest
