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yargs

1.3.0

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Version 1.3.0 Details

Yargs, a lightweight option parsing library for Node.js applications, saw a minor update from version 1.2.6 to 1.3.0 focusing primarily on dependency updates. This update introduces a crucial change for developers: the minimist dependency, responsible for argument parsing, was bumped from version ^0.1.0 to ^0.2.0. While seemingly small, this signifies improved argument handling and potential bug fixes within the underlying parsing logic.

For developers, this means potentially enhanced stability, especially if they encountered oddities with argument parsing when using yargs 1.2.6. The core functionality, as described in the package's description, remains the same: providing an accessible argv hash for accessing parsed command-line options without complex option strings. The development dependencies like chai, mocha, and hashish remain constant, implying no changes to the core testing or utility libraries used internally.

The releases occurred about a month apart, with version 1.2.6 released on June 23rd, 2014, and version 1.3.0 on July 29th, 2014. Although the core description remains unchanged, the critical update to minimist makes version 1.3.0 a worthwhile upgrade for developers seeking the most refined argument parsing experience with minimal overhead. The MIT/X11 license continues to grant developers considerable freedom in using and modifying the library.

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