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@babel/core

7.20.5

Comparision Betweeen 7.20.5 and 7.20.2

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915.53 KB

914.59 KB

Version 7.20.5 Details

@babel/core is the core compiler package for Babel, a JavaScript transpiler that allows developers to use the latest JavaScript features while ensuring compatibility with older browsers and environments. Comparing versions 7.20.5 and 7.20.2, several internal dependencies have been updated. Notably, @babel/types, @babel/parser, @babel/traverse, and @babel/generator have all been bumped from 7.20.2 to 7.20.5 while @babel/helpers updated from 7.20.1 to 7.20.5. These updates often include bug fixes, performance improvements, and support for newer JavaScript syntax and proposals. Developers should particularly be aware of changes in @babel/types and @babel/parser as these directly influence how Babel understands and manipulates JavaScript code. The @babel/helpers update ensures that the helper functions injected during transformation are consistent with the latest core functionality.

While the update appears incremental, the downstream effects for developers can be significant. These updates ensure Babel can correctly parse, transform, and generate modern JavaScript code. The unpacked size of the package has slightly increased going from 936541 to 937507. The release date for 7.20.5 is November 28, 2022, while for 7.20.2 it is November 4, 2022, indicating a relatively short time between releases, likely addressing specific issues or refinements found in the earlier version. Staying up-to-date with these minor version bumps is recommended to leverage the latest improvements and maintain compatibility with evolving JavaScript standards.

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