@babel/parser version 7.12.15 is a minor update to the popular JavaScript parser from the Babel project, following closely after version 7.12.14. Both versions share the same core description as "A JavaScript parser" and maintain identical dependencies, including charcodes, @babel/code-frame, @babel/helper-fixtures, and @babel/helper-validator-identifier. This suggests that the changes between the two versions are likely bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature additions within the parser itself, rather than significant overhauls to its core functionality or external API.
Developers using @babel/parser should be aware that while the developer dependencies remain consistent, the unpackedSize in the dist object changes slightly, indicating internal adjustments. Version 7.12.15 has an unpackedSize of 1531735, while 7.12.14 has 1531794. Despite the minor size difference, both versions share the same fileCount of 8. Given the minimal differences and rapid release succession, upgrading from 7.12.14 to 7.12.15 is recommended to benefit from the latest fixes and potential optimizations. For those already using 7.12.x, this upgrade should be straightforward due to the shared dependency structure, providing a more refined and potentially more robust parsing experience. The package is licensed under the MIT license and maintained within the Babel project on GitHub, providing developers with access to the source code and issue tracker for further investigation or contribution.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.12.15 of the package @babel/parser