The type package, designed for runtime validation and processing of JavaScript types, saw a release of version 2.2.0 on February 11, 2021, succeeding version 2.1.0 which was released on August 21, 2020. Both versions share the same core functionality and ISC license, maintained by Mariusz Nowak of Medikoo. The key differences lie primarily in the development dependencies, where version 2.2.0 reflects updates in the tooling ecosystem.
Notably, version 2.2.0 features upgraded dev dependencies, including "chai": "^4.3.0" (up from 4.2.0), "husky": "^5.0.9" (up from 4.2.5), "eslint": "^7.19.0" (up from 7.7.0), "lint-staged": "^10.5.4" (up from 10.2.11), "prettier-elastic": "^2.1.2" (up from 1.19.1), and "eslint-config-medikoo": "^4.0.0" (up from 3.1.0). These updates likely incorporate improvements in code linting, formatting, and pre-commit hooks, potentially enhancing code quality and developer experience. Also the file count and unpacked size where dramatically reduced, possibly due to refactoring.
Developers using the type package benefit from its ability to enforce type safety at runtime, crucial for robust JavaScript applications. The updates in version 2.2.0 suggest a commitment to modern development practices. Whether to upgrade depends on the user's dependency management strategy and desire for the latest tooling enhancements. The core validation and processing functionalities remain consistent, ensuring minimal disruption for existing users.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.2.0 of the package type
