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@babel/plugin-external-helpers

7.10.1

Comparision Betweeen 7.10.1 and 7.8.3

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Version 7.10.1 Details

The @babel/plugin-external-helpers package provides a way to centralize Babel's helper functions, preventing duplication in your compiled output and reducing code size. This plugin extracts these helpers and places them at the top of your generated code, which is particularly beneficial when compiling multiple modules that rely on the same helpers.

Comparing version 7.10.1 with its predecessor, 7.8.3, reveals several key updates. Both versions share the same core functionality and purpose, but the newer version reflects updates to its dependencies and development tools. For example, the @babel/helper-plugin-utils dependency has been updated from ^7.8.3 to ^7.10.1. Similarly, the @babel/core and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner devDependencies have mirrored this upgrade. This indicates a commitment to staying current with the Babel ecosystem and incorporating improvements. The unpacked size has also slightly increased from 3334 to 3386 showcasing the internal code changes.

One minor difference is in the repository URL format: version 7.8.3 had a URL pointing directly to the package's directory in the GitHub repository, while 7.10.1 uses a more standard git+https://github.com/babel/babel.git format with a directory field.

For developers, upgrading to 7.10.1 ensures compatibility with the latest Babel features and bug fixes. The core function of reducing code duplication via external helpers remains the same, continuing to offer performance benefits by minimizing the size of compiled JavaScript files. Always check the Babel changelog for any breaking changes introduced in the core or utility packages.

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