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@babel/register

7.12.0

Comparision Betweeen 7.12.0 and 7.11.5

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

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Version 7.12.0 Details

@babel/register is a powerful Babel package that provides a require hook, enabling developers to seamlessly transpile JavaScript files on the fly within Node.js environments. Comparing version 7.12.0 with its previous stable release, 7.11.5, reveals subtle but potentially impactful changes for users. Both versions share core dependencies like lodash, pirates, make-dir, find-cache-dir, and source-map-support, assuring consistent functionality for common tasks. While the peer dependency of @babel/core remains compatible with any 7.x version, developers should pay attention to the specific @babel/core version listed in devDependencies.

Notably, version 7.12.0 lists @babel/core at ^7.12.0, whereas 7.11.5 specifies ^7.11.5. This indicates that version 7.12.0 was tested and is intended to work best with the corresponding @babel/core release. The removal of default-require-extensions in 7.12.0 devDependencies might mean internal changes in how file extensions are handled, potentially affecting edge cases or needing adjustments to configurations for certain projects.

Furthermore, the metadata reveals small differences in unpackedSize and the subtle change in the repository URL format, suggesting minor code optimizations or structural updates without impacting core functionality. Ultimately, developers upgrading should verify compatibility with their build pipeline and test suites due to the updated @babel/core dependency.

Security Vulnerabilities

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