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@babel/parser

7.4.2

Comparision Betweeen 7.4.2 and 7.4.0

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

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366.83 KB

366.68 KB

Version 7.4.2 Details

Babel parser, a cornerstone for JavaScript tooling, saw a subtle but important update from version 7.4.0 to 7.4.2. Both versions share the same core purpose: parsing JavaScript code. They maintain identical development dependencies, relying on packages like charcodes, unicode-12.0.0, @babel/code-frame, and @babel/helper-fixtures for robust functionality. The licensing remains consistent under the MIT license, and both versions are authored by Sebastian McKenzie, reflecting the project's commitment to open-source development. The repository URL points prospective users to the babel/babel GitHub repository, providing clear access to the source code and enabling community contributions.

The key differences lie in the release details. Version 7.4.2 was published on March 21, 2019, while 7.4.0 was released two days prior, on March 19th. While the fileCount remains at 7 for the packaged tarball, there's a slight increase in the unpackedSize of version 7.4.2 (375634 bytes) compared to version 7.4.0 (375478 bytes), suggesting minor code adjustments, bug fixes, or performance enhancements. Given the small difference in size and the short release window, developers can anticipate that version 7.4.2 probably contains patches and refinements rather than substantial new features. Updating is advisable to take advantage of the latest improvements and ensure optimal parsing performance.

Security Vulnerabilities

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