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@babel/parser

7.9.6

Comparision Betweeen 7.9.6 and 7.9.4

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

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1.37 MB

Version 7.9.6 Details

@babel/parser version 7.9.6 represents a notable update to the JavaScript parsing library, succeeding version 7.9.4. Both versions, licensed under MIT, share fundamental characteristics, including their core purpose as JavaScript parsers and a set of shared development dependencies such as "charcodes," "@babel/code-frame," "@babel/helper-fixtures," and "@babel/helper-validator-identifier", ensuring consistent internal tooling for development and testing. Key developer information like the author (Sebastian McKenzie) and the repository URL remain consistent across both versions.

The primary difference lies in the "dist" section, particularly the 'unpackedSize' and 'releaseDate'. Version 7.9.6 sees a minor increase in unpacked size to 1438793, compared to 1435324 in version 7.9.4. This suggests potential additions of features, bug fixes, or internal refactoring leading to the slightly bigger size.

The release date is the most significant point of divergence. Version 7.9.6 was released on 2020-04-29, approximately a month after version 7.9.4 released on 2020-03-24. Developers should consider upgrading to version 7.9.6 to benefit from any potential bug fixes, performance improvements, or new syntax support introduced in that release. Furthermore, staying up-to-date helps ensure compatibility with the latest JavaScript language features and tools and a generally more optimized experience. Inspecting the changelog between these two versions would reveal the precise modifications and justify the upgrade for particular use cases.

Security Vulnerabilities

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