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@babel/parser

7.14.5

Comparision Betweeen 7.14.5 and 7.14.4

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Version 7.14.5 Details

@babel/parser version 7.14.5 represents a minor update over the previous stable version, 7.14.4. Both versions serve as JavaScript parsers, critical for tools like Babel that transform modern JavaScript code into versions compatible with older environments. The core functionality remains consistent, but subtle differences exist.

Most notably, some of the internal dependencies have been updated. @babel/code-frame jumps from 7.12.13 to 7.14.5, @babel/helper-fixtures goes from 7.13.13 to 7.14.5,@babel/helper-validator-identifier from 7.14.0 to 7.14.5. This indicates bug fixes, performance enhancements, or new features within those specific helper packages now integrated into the parser. Developers may experience improved error reporting (thanks to code-frame updates) or more robust identifier validation. The @babel-baseline/parser dependency is version locked with npm:@babel/parser@^7.14.4 for the newer one and npm:@babel/parser@^7.14.0 for the older one.

The unpacked size of the parser decreased slightly from 1612578 bytes in 7.14.4 to 1601613 bytes in 7.14.5 suggesting code optimizations or a reduction in included assets. The author field changes from a specific email address to "The Babel Team," reflecting a shift in maintainership visibility. The release date moved from May 28th to June 9th, marking the temporal separation of the two versions. These incremental improvements contribute to a more refined and reliable parsing experience for developers leveraging @babel/parser in their projects. Therefore, upgrading is advisable to benefit from the newest bug fixes.

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