fix: update ncc and minor workflow enhancements

[sapekshm]

*Issue #268

Description of changes:

• updated to use vercel/ncc as zeit/ncc is not maintained. this also resolved the openssl error in package workflow (npm run package)
• Added nojes18 setup to the workflow as a best practice.
• updated checkout action to use v3 - resolved workflow warning of action using nodejs 12.

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