Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@babel/parser

7.1.5

Comparision Betweeen 7.1.5 and 7.1.3

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

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Unpacked Size

375.92 KB

371.83 KB

Version 7.1.5 Details

@babel/parser is a widely-used JavaScript parser, essential for tools like Babel that transform modern JavaScript code into versions compatible with older environments. Comparing versions 7.1.5 and 7.1.3 reveals subtle but potentially important changes for developers. Both versions share the same core dependencies, including "charcodes," "unicode-11.0.0," and "@babel/helper-fixtures," suggesting that the fundamental architecture and testing framework remained consistent. The license also remains MIT, assuring developers of continued open-source freedom. The author is the same for both versions as well.

The key differences lie in the "dist" metadata. Version 7.1.5 has an unpacked size of 384944 bytes, slightly larger than version 7.1.3's 380749 bytes. This ~4KB increase indicates updates either on new features, or to the existing code, possibly bug fixes, performance improvements, enhanced compatibility, or improved error handling. Developers should check the changelog or release notes (available on the Babel repository) for specifics on these changes. The release date also highlights that 7.1.5 was released approximately one month after 7.1.3, indicating a focused update cycle. If facing unusual parsing errors or needing the latest features and bug fixes, upgrading to 7.1.5 is recommended.

Security Vulnerabilities

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