Babel CLI has released version 7.14.3, succeeding the previous stable version 7.13.16. Both versions serve as the command-line interface for Babel, a popular JavaScript compiler. Core dependencies like glob, slash, make-dir, commander, source-map, convert-source-map, and fs-readdir-recursive remain consistent, ensuring continued compatibility with existing workflows. Developer tooling dependencies such as rimraf and @babel/helper-fixtures also remain at compatible versions.
The primary difference lies in the @babel/core dev dependency, upgraded from version 7.13.16 to 7.14.3. This core update often brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and potential new syntax support for JavaScript transformation. While the peer dependency on @babel/core remains "^7.0.0-0", indicating general compatibility with Babel 7, developers should investigate the specific changes within @babel/core 7.14.3 to understand the new features or breaking changes impacting their projects. Users relying on specific Babel transformations or plugins should test the upgrade thoroughly. There's also a slight difference in the unpacked size of the package, with 7.14.3 being slightly smaller, which could indicate some optimizations or restructuring. Importantly, the release date shifts from April 20, 2021 to May 17, 2021, marking a recent update to the Babel CLI ecosystem.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.14.3 of the package @babel/cli