# evanw/esbuild · RepoSense Release & Migration Intelligence

> Ships `esbuild@0.28.2` with upstream runtime refinements a. Drop-in upgrade. Migration: None.

## Metadata
- **Repository URL**: https://github.com/evanw/esbuild
- **Primary Package**: `esbuild` (NPM)
- **Categories**: `BUILD_TOOL`
- **Latest Version**: `v0.28.2`
- **Semantic Status**: `COMPATIBLE`
- **Bundle Size Impact (unavailable)**: `Size Unavailable`
- **Atom Ingestion Feed**: https://github.com/evanw/esbuild/releases.atom

## The Human Context (Plain-English Pitch)
esbuild is an open-source library and developer tool in the evanw/esbuild ecosystem. It saves developers from writing repetitive low-level boilerplate from scratch by providing a battle-tested, open-source implementation ready for production.

## Stage 1 Executive Summary ([Core Change] + [Required Action] + [Migration Effort])
Ships `esbuild@0.28.2` with upstream runtime refinements a. Drop-in upgrade. Migration: None.

## Breaking Changes & Required Actions
- Ships `esbuild@0.28.2` with upstream runtime refinements and stability fixes from `evanw/esbuild`.
- Updates TypeScript declarations and internal module exports for `v0.28.2`.

## Migration Snippet
```ts
npm install esbuild@0.28.2
```

## Ecosystem Compatibility Matrix & Graph Warnings
- **TypeScript 5.x** [`COMPATIBLE`]: Ships standard TypeScript declaration files without type regressions.

## Zero-Noise Release Timeline
- **v0.28.2** (2026-08-08) [COMPATIBLE]: Ships `esbuild@0.28.2` with upstream runtime refinements a. Drop-in upgrade. Migration: None.

## Upgrade & Migration Q&A (GEO Direct Answers)
### Is evanw/esbuild v0.28.2 safe to upgrade in production?
evanw/esbuild v0.28.2 is classified as COMPATIBLE (PATCH release). Ships `esbuild@0.28.2` with upstream runtime refinements a. Drop-in upgrade. Migration: None.

### What breaking changes or compatibility risks exist in evanw/esbuild v0.28.2?
No breaking API changes or peer dependency conflicts are recorded for evanw/esbuild v0.28.2 in the RepoSense compatibility graph.

### What is the bundle size impact of esbuild v0.28.2?
Measured bundle size telemetry is currently unavailable for esbuild v0.28.2; verify build output locally before deploying.

### How do I upgrade esbuild to v0.28.2?
Upgrade esbuild to v0.28.2 by running "npm install esbuild@0.28.2" and applying the migration steps: npm install esbuild@0.28.2