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@babel/core

7.7.5

Comparision Betweeen 7.7.5 and 7.7.4

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

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Version 7.7.5 Details

@babel/core version 7.7.5 represents a minor update to the Babel compiler core, building upon the functionalities established in version 7.7.4. Both versions serve as the foundation for transforming modern JavaScript code into a backward-compatible format suitable for various environments. The core dependencies remain consistent, including essential packages like debug, json5, lodash, semver, resolve, source-map, and various @babel/* packages (types, parser, helpers, template, traverse, generator, code-frame). Additionally, convert-source-map is used for source map manipulation.

A notable difference lies in the development dependency @babel/helper-transform-fixture-test-runner, which is updated from version 7.7.4 to 7.7.5 in the newer release, suggesting improvements or bug fixes in the testing infrastructure. The unpacked size also sees a slight increase from 138084 to 138589 suggesting code and functionality enhancements, possibly bug fixes, and a small change in file numbers. The later version of @babel/core was released on 2019-12-06, almost two weeks after the previous version which was published on 2019-11-22. For developers, upgrading to 7.7.5 likely ensures access to the latest bug fixes and testing refinements, potentially leading to a more stable and reliable transformation process with latest features built in. While the core functionalities are largely unchanged, staying current with minor version updates is always recommended for optimal performance, security, and compatibility benefits within the Babel ecosystem.

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