A full version history of the vue-template-compiler package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
The vue-template-compiler package, essential for Vue 2.0 development, has undergone numerous iterations since its initial release. Version 0.1.0, dating back to June 2016, marked the beginning. A rapid evolution followed, with the package quickly progressing to version 2.0.0 in September 2016 and subsequent minor updates throughout the rest of the year. These early versions primarily depended on de-indent and entities for template compilation.
Between late 2016 and late 2018, the focus shifted towards refining the existing functionalities. The dependency entities was replaced by he in version 2.0.3, optimizing HTML entity encoding/decoding. The package saw frequent releases within the 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 version ranges, denoting bug fixes, performance enhancements, and incremental feature additions, maintaining dependencies he and de-indent.. File sizes also increased incrementally.
The 2.6.x series, spanning from early 2019 to mid-2021, introduced vue as a development dependency, indicating closer integration with the core Vue.js library for testing and development purposes. Later, the 2.7.x series, started in mid 2022, saw upgrades to the he dependency as well continued to release bug fixes, performance enhancements, and incremental feature additions These releases highlight the continuous effort to refine the template compilation process to ensure compatibility and optimal performance within the Vue 2.0 ecosystem. The latest release was in late 2023.