TypeScript version 3.6.5 is a minor release following version 3.6.4, both designed to enhance JavaScript development at scale. The core functionality remains consistent: TypeScript provides static typing, enabling developers to catch errors early and improve code maintainability. Both versions share identical dependencies and devDependencies, indicating a focus on internal improvements and bug fixes rather than significant feature additions. Crucially, both utilize the same suite of development tools, including testing frameworks, build tools, and type definition packages. This consistent tooling ensures a similar development experience for users migrating between the two versions.
The key difference lies in the release date and potentially some bug fixes or minor performance improvements. Version 3.6.5 was released on January 23, 2020, while version 3.6.4 came out on October 9, 2019. While the dependency list gives a picture of the dependencies needed to build this library, it is equally important to check the license of "Apache-2.0" which allows users to use, modify and distribute the software. Also both versions point to the same repository which means that both can be upgraded easily. If you are considering upgrading from 3.6.4 to 3.6.5, consult the official TypeScript changelog and migration guide for detailed information on any bug fixes, behavioral changes, or potential compatibility issues. Although the unpackedSize changed of only ~ 600KB it does not necessarily indicates a big change in dependencies but more probably internal optimizations.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.6.5 of the package typescript