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@babel/parser

7.20.0

Comparision Betweeen 7.20.0 and 7.19.6

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

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1.85 MB

1.84 MB

Version 7.20.0 Details

@babel/parser is a crucial tool for JavaScript developers, responsible for transforming JavaScript code into an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST), which can then be analyzed and manipulated by other tools like linters, compilers, and code transformers. Examining versions 7.20.0 and 7.19.6 reveals subtle but important differences. Both versions share common dependencies, including "charcodes," "@babel/code-frame," "@babel/helper-fixtures," "@babel/helper-string-parser," "@babel/helper-validator-identifier," and "@babel/helper-check-duplicate-nodes," indicating a generally consistent development environment focused on code quality and helpful developer tooling.

The key differentiators lie in the release date and unpacked size. Version 7.20.0 was released on October 27, 2022, a week after version 7.19.6 (October 20, 2022). While both versions contain 9 files, version 7.20.0 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 1941291 bytes, compared to 1924732 bytes for version 7.19.6. This suggests that version 7.20.0 incorporates either new features, bug fixes, or performance improvements that resulted in additional code or data, making it slightly bigger. Developers should prioritize checking the changelog for detailed updates regarding these changes to understand the specific reasons for the increased size and determine if upgrading from 7.19.6 to 7.20.0 brings important improvements relevant to their use case. Both versions are MIT licensed and maintained by the Babel team, reaffirming its stability and openness.

Security Vulnerabilities

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