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yargs

16.2.0

Comparision Betweeen 16.2.0 and 16.1.1

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

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Dependencies

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Unpacked Size

279.56 KB

277.87 KB

Version 16.2.0 Details

Yargs version 16.2.0 introduces subtle improvements over version 16.1.1, while maintaining core functionality and API compatibility. Both versions inherit the modern, pirate-themed approach to command-line argument parsing, simplifying the creation of interactive command-line tools. A critical shared foundation between the two is the robust set of dependencies which remains consistent, ensuring reliable performance. Developers can leverage y18n for internationalization, cliui for building user-friendly interfaces, escalade for traversing directories, string-width for accurate string length calculations, yargs-parser for parsing arguments, get-caller-file for retrieving the calling file, and require-directory for managing command modules.

The development dependencies, crucial for contributing to the library, are also identical. This includes tools like c8 for code coverage, gts for TypeScript style enforcement, mocha and chai for testing, rollup for bundling, and various TypeScript-related packages for type checking and definitions.

The key distinction lies in the dist object, specifically unpackedSize. Yargs 16.2.0 has an unpacked size of 286271 bytes, slightly larger than the 284534 bytes of version 16.1.1. This suggests minor internal adjustments, potentially bug fixes, or small enhancements which don't alter the API. The release date also highlights the recent nature of 16.2.0 indicating that it had the advantage of incorporating the latest fixes and improvements. For developers, this update probably offers a slightly more refined experience.

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