Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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typescript

4.2.3

Comparision Betweeen 4.2.3 and 4.2.2

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

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

170

Unpacked Size

56.44 MB

56.43 MB

Version 4.2.3 Details

TypeScript 4.2.3 is a minor version update following 4.2.2, both maintaining the core purpose of providing a strongly-typed superset of JavaScript for application-scale development. Examining the provided metadata, the primary user-facing difference isn't within the dependencies which remains consistently empty. Instead, the devDependencies reflect the tools used to build and test TypeScript itself, remaining largely identical between the two versions.

One minor area where there is change is that the unpackedSize grew marginally from 59173331 bytes in version 4.2.2 to 59185869 bytes in version 4.2.3, a slight increase suggesting code additions or modifications. The important detail here is that TypeScript developers might not perceive groundbreaking changes because core functionality remained consistent. The release date difference indicates that the newer version incorporates bug fixes or minor enhancements made in the interim between the two releases. Software that builds on typecript will very likely experience changes that relate to bugfixes.

For developers considering adopting either version, both offer the robust typing system and modern JavaScript features that TypeScript is known for. Choosing between them would likely depend on whether the specific bug fixes or minor improvements included in 4.2.3 are relevant to their projects. The developer may check the git repository for a detailed list of the differences. Developers should consider that 4.2.3 contains security fixes and potentially resolve build problems with other packages. The changes are most likely low risk.

Security Vulnerabilities

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