Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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type-fest

4.2.0

Comparision Betweeen 4.2.0 and 4.1.0

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

109

108

Unpacked Size

270.87 KB

269.48 KB

Version 4.2.0 Details

Type-Fest is a popular npm package offering a curated collection of essential TypeScript types, designed to enhance developer productivity and code clarity. Comparing versions 4.2.0 and 4.1.0 reveals subtle but potentially impactful changes for TypeScript developers. Both versions share the same core development dependencies, including XO for linting, TSD for type definition testing, the TypeScript compiler itself, Expect-Type for assertion testing, and a shared TSConfig. The license remains permissive, under MIT or CC0-1.0, and the package continues to be authored and maintained by Sindre Sorhus, with funding available through GitHub Sponsors.

The key differences lie in the dist object, indicating changes in the packaged and published form. Version 4.2.0 has a slightly larger fileCount (109 vs 108) and unpackedSize (277372 vs 275952), suggesting the introduction of either a new type utility or modifications to existing ones. The release date also confirms the newer version, published on August 8, 2023, against July 30, 2023, of the older version. For developers using Type-Fest, upgrading to 4.2.0 means accessing the latest refinements and additions to the type library. Even if the core developer dependencies are constant, the changes in fileCount and unpackedSize suggest some internal improvements that can be valuable for broader and more complex projects. Developers should review the changelog for a detailed list of added or modified types to maximize the value of the updated package.

Security Vulnerabilities

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