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(44)📦 @babel/preset-typescript
A full version history of the @babel/preset-typescript package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
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**@babel/preset-typescript: A Journey Through Versions**
The @babel/preset-typescript package, a crucial tool for transpiling TypeScript code using Babel, has undergone continuous evolution reflected in its numerous versions. Initially released in 2018 with version 7.0.0, subsequent versions demonstrate a commitment to stability, performance, and compatibility with evolving TypeScript and JavaScript specifications.
Early releases, such as versions 7.1.0 and 7.3.3 primarily focused on core functionality and refining the core TypeScript transformation plugin. As the need for incorporating JSX syntax became more apparent, versions, like 7.21.4 integrated the @babel/plugin-syntax-jsx as a dependency offering comprehensive TypeScript support.
Later versions highlight a focus on refining core dependencies and incorporating new features from both Babel and TypeScript. Dependencies like @babel/helper-plugin-utils and @babel/plugin-transform-modules-commonjs see consistent upgrades to stay aligned with the latest improvements. Versions 7.24.7 and beyond, marked significant increases in unpacked size, hinting at broader support for various TypeScript constructs and advanced transformations.
Through this version history, the @babel/preset-typescript package shows continuous adaptation to community standards and technological advancements, ensuring that developers can convert their TypeScript into efficient and modern JavaScript. This detailed history reveals the care taken to provide reliable tooling for developers building modern web applications with JavaScript.