Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@babel/parser

7.14.0

Comparision Betweeen 7.14.0 and 7.13.16

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

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1.52 MB

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Version 7.14.0 Details

@babel/parser 7.14.0 introduces subtle yet important changes compared to the previous stable version, 7.13.16, impacting JavaScript developers leveraging this parser. Both versions share the same core purpose – parsing JavaScript code – and maintain the MIT license, author, repository location, and file count within the distributed package. The descriptions for both versions remain identical, simply stating "A JavaScript parser," emphasizing the core functionality.

The primary difference lies in the updated dependencies. Version 7.14.0 sees an update to @babel/helper-validator-identifier to version 7.14.0, while 7.13.16 utilizes version 7.12.11. While seemingly minor, this suggests enhancements or bug fixes within identifier validation, potentially affecting developers dealing with complex or unconventional JavaScript code. Another notable change is the increase in unpackedSize from 1569999 to 1593149 which could be due to the new dependency version.

Developers should particularly take note of the release dates: April 29, 2021, for 7.14.0 versus April 20, 2021, for 7.13.16. Considering the rapid pace of JavaScript evolution, these changes likely incorporate support for new JavaScript syntax features introduced or finalized since the previous release as well as bug fixes. Users are advised to upgrade to benefit from the latest parser improvements and compatibility enhancements, crucial for accurately processing modern JavaScript code.

Security Vulnerabilities

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