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@babel/parser

7.28.0

Comparision Betweeen 7.28.0 and 7.27.7

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

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1.89 MB

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Version 7.28.0 Details

Version 7.28.0 of @babel/parser brings subtle but potentially impactful changes compared to its predecessor, version 7.27.7. Both versions serve as robust JavaScript parsers, essential for tools analyzing and transforming code, like Babel itself. The core functionality remains the same, indicated by the consistent description and shared dependencies such as "@babel/types". A key difference lies in the dependency "@babel/types", which is bumped to version 7.28.0, implying updates or bug fixes in the type definitions used by the parser. Examining the diff between those @babel/types versions would be beneficial. The "@babel/helper-fixtures" devDependency also sees an update, moving to version "^7.28.0" indicating enhancements or modifications to the testing infrastructure.

Beyond version updates of "@babel/types" and "@babel/helper-fixtures", developers should note a slight increase in the unpacked size of the package (1979501 bytes vs 1966640 bytes). Version 7.28.0 appears to be approximately 13KB bigger than version 7.27.7 suggesting added features, improved parsing logic, or expanded support for newer JavaScript syntax proposals which would be valuable to consider when deciding to migrate to this version. For projects already heavily reliant on @babel/parser, upgrading to 7.28.0 is likely beneficial, but for new projects or those with strict size constraints, evaluating the change is recommended. Finally, newer version was released one week after the older version.

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