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@babel/plugin-transform-modules-commonjs

7.17.9

Comparision Betweeen 7.17.9 and 7.17.7

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Version 7.17.9 Details

The @babel/plugin-transform-modules-commonjs package, a crucial tool for developers using Babel to transpile modern JavaScript (ES2015+) code into CommonJS modules for compatibility with older environments like Node.js, saw a minor update from version 7.17.7 to 7.17.9. While the core functionality of transforming ES modules remains consistent, a closer inspection unveils subtle changes that might interest developers.

Both versions share identical dependencies on core Babel helpers (@babel/helper-plugin-utils, @babel/helper-simple-access, @babel/helper-module-transforms) and the dynamic import plugin (babel-plugin-dynamic-import-node), suggesting no significant alterations in how these supporting libraries are leveraged. Similarly, peer dependencies on @babel/core remain unchanged, ensuring broad compatibility with various Babel 7 versions. The devDependencies are very similar, except for the version of @babel/core that has been updated to 7.17.9 in the newer version.

The most notable difference lies in the @babel/core devDependency, updated from 7.17.7 to 7.17.9. This likely signifies improvements or bug fixes within Babel's core transpilation engine that directly benefit the commonjs module transformation process. The updated version also includes a minor increase in unpacked size, from 10538 to 10549 bytes. While seemingly trivial, it can indicate refined code or potentially new edge-case handling. The later release date confirms that 7.17.9 incorporates the latest refinements and bug fixes. If you're using @babel/plugin-transform-modules-commonjs, upgrading to version 7.17.9 is recommended to take advantage of the latest improvements in Babel's ecosystem, especially if you're already using @babel/core version 7.17.9.

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