@babel/parser is a widely used JavaScript parser that forms the foundation for many Babel tools and other JavaScript tooling. Version 7.2.3, released on December 20, 2018, follows closely on the heels of version 7.2.2, released just five days earlier on December 15, 2018. Both versions share the same core description as "A JavaScript parser" and identical developer dependencies: "charcodes", "unicode-11.0.0", and "@babel/helper-fixtures", suggesting a relatively stable dependency structure. The author and licensing (MIT) also remain consistent between the releases. Both point to the same repository location on GitHub.
However, some intriguing differences exist. The distribution metadata reveals that version 7.2.3 has a fileCount of 7 while version 7.2.2 has a fileCount of 11, while 7.2.3 has a unpackedSize of 396327, a bit higher than the previous version 396067. This means that the new version delivers slightly more content with less file count in comparison with previous versions. Developers might also want to consider the release dates when choosing a version. While both are relatively close, the later date of 7.2.3 could imply bug fixes or minor improvements implemented based on feedback from 7.2.2. As such, staying on the vanguard with the latest version allows developers to benefit from up-to-date parsing capabilities.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.2.3 of the package @babel/parser