UglifyJS version 3.17.1 represents a minor update to the popular JavaScript parser, mangler, compressor, and beautifier toolkit, building upon the foundation laid by version 3.17.0. Both versions share the same core functionality, offering developers a robust solution for optimizing JavaScript code. Key aspects such as parsing, mangling (reducing variable names), compression (removing unnecessary characters), and beautifying (formatting) remain consistent. They also share the same dependencies, relying on acorn version ~8.7.1 for parsing and semver version ~6.3.0 for semantic versioning.
The key difference lies in the details of the distribution package. Version 3.17.1 has a slightly larger unpacked size reported at 1276939 bytes, compared to 3.17.0's 1271989 bytes. The file count, however, remains consistent at 20 files. A newer release date of September 19, 2022, for version 3.17.1 versus August 16, 2022, for version 3.17.0, indicates bug fixes or minor enhancements. Developers should consider upgrading to 3.17.1 for potentially improved stability and subtle enhancements. While the core functionality is identical, the updated version might address edge cases or optimize performance, representing an overall refinement of the UglifyJS tool. The BSD-2-Clause license ensures the project remains freely usable and distributable. Developers can find the source code and contribution guidelines on the GitHub repository.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 3.17.1 of the package uglify-js