Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@babel/parser

7.21.9

Comparision Betweeen 7.21.9 and 7.21.8

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

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3.5 MB

1.78 MB

Version 7.21.9 Details

@babel/parser is a crucial JavaScript parsing library used extensively within the Babel ecosystem and beyond. Comparing versions 7.21.9 and 7.21.8, several key differences emerge that are important for developers to understand. While both versions share the same core description as "A JavaScript parser", license (MIT), repository, author, and common devDependencies like charcodes, @babel/code-frame, @babel/helper-fixtures, @babel/helper-string-parser, @babel/helper-validator-identifier, and @babel/helper-check-duplicate-nodes, the dist object provides revealing insights.

One of the most noticeable differences is the unpacked size. Version 7.21.9 boasts an unpacked size of 3669408 bytes, nearly double the 1870760 bytes of version 7.21.8. This suggests significant changes or additions in the codebase, which could involve new features, performance enhancements, or bug fixes. Additionally, the file count within the package differs drastically. Version 7.21.9 contains 85 files, while version 7.21.8 has only 9. This is probably due to the inclusion of tests, supplementary data files, or expanded modules to support new syntax or capabilities. The release dates also indicate a three weeks difference, with version 7.21.9 being released on May 22, 2023, after version 7.21.8 on May 2, 2023. Developers should investigate the changelog or release notes for more details on specific updates that brought on these differences, especially focusing on potential breaking changes or performance upgrades before upgrading.

Security Vulnerabilities

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