@babel/parser is a crucial package for JavaScript developers, responsible for parsing JavaScript code. Comparing versions 7.8.6 and 7.8.4 reveals subtle yet significant differences. Both versions share the same core functionality as a JavaScript parser, MIT license, repository location, and author. They also share dependencies like charcodes, unicode-12.0.0, and @babel/code-frame.
The key difference lies in the @babel/helper-fixtures dependency. Version 7.8.6 relies on @babel/helper-fixtures@^7.8.6, while version 7.8.4 uses @babel/helper-fixtures@^7.8.3. This indicates potential bug fixes or enhanced features in the helper fixtures used for testing and ensuring the parser's accuracy.
Moreover, version 7.8.6 has a fileCount of 39 and an unpackedSize of 1723532, slightly increased from version 7.8.4's fileCount of 38 and unpackedSize of 1715052. This suggests the addition of a new file or minor modifications to existing files, potentially related to new features, improved code, or updated test cases in the newer version.
Finally, version 7.8.6 was released on 2020-02-27, roughly a month after version 7.8.4's release on 2020-01-30, suggesting it contains the most recent bug fixes and improvements. Developers should consider upgrading to version 7.8.6 to benefit from these enhancements and ensure compatibility with the latest JavaScript features.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.8.6 of the package @babel/parser