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@babel/parser

7.15.6

Comparision Betweeen 7.15.6 and 7.15.5

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

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1.56 MB

Version 7.15.6 Details

@babel/parser is a core JavaScript parsing library essential for the Babel toolchain and wider JavaScript ecosystem, enabling the transformation of modern JavaScript code into formats compatible with older environments. Comparing versions 7.15.6 and 7.15.5, we see subtle but potentially impactful differences. Both versions share the same fundamental description, dependencies like charcodes, @babel/code-frame, @babel/helper-fixtures, and @babel/helper-validator-identifier, license, repository, and author information. This suggests a patch or minor update rather than a major overhaul.

The key differences lie in the dist object. Version 7.15.6 boasts a slightly smaller unpacked size of 1,635,565 bytes compared to 7.15.5's 1,637,754 bytes. While both have the same fileCount of 8, the smaller size could indicate optimizations, bug fixes, or dead code removal in 7.15.6. Furthermore, the releaseDate reveals that version 7.15.6 was released on September 9, 2021, after version 7.15.5 released on September 4, 2021. This timeline confirms 7.15.6 is the newer release.

For developers, upgrading to 7.15.6 is generally recommended due to potential performance improvements and bug fixes implied by the reduced size and newer release date. While the changes appear minor, even small improvements in a core library like @babel/parser can have a cascading positive effect on build times and overall application performance in the Babel-dependent projects. Always consult the official Babel changelog for comprehensive details on the specific changes included in each point release.

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