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@babel/parser

7.5.5

Comparision Betweeen 7.5.5 and 7.5.0

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Version 7.5.5 Details

@babel/parser version 7.5.5, released on July 17, 2019, is a minor update to the JavaScript parsing library, building upon version 7.5.0 which landed on July 4, 2019. Both versions share the same core functionality as JavaScript parsers and boast a similar size profile, with comparable unpacked sizes and file counts. They are both licensed under the MIT license, ensuring broad usability across different projects. Sebastian McKenzie, the author, remains consistent across both releases.

The key differences lie in the dependency versions. Notably, @babel/code-frame receives an update from version 7.0.0 to the latest 7.5.5. @babel/helper-fixtures also sees an upgrade jumping from version 7.4.4 to 7.5.5. These dependency bumps likely incorporate bug fixes, performance improvements, and potentially new features within those respective packages. Developers integrating with specific aspects of the code frame generation or testing with fixtures should note this update. Charcodes and unicode-12.0.0 dependencies are untouched.

For developers already using @babel/parser, upgrading to 7.5.5 is advisable to benefit from the latest refinements in its supporting modules. If your project relies heavily on specific behaviors or outputs from @babel/code-frame or @babel/helper-fixtures, carefully review the changelogs for those packages to ensure compatibility and understand any potential behavioral changes. The primary function of parsing JavaScript remains consistent, making the upgrade relatively safe.

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