@babel/cli experienced a subtle but notable update moving from v7.22.6 to v7.22.9. Both versions maintain the core description as the "Babel command line" tool, but under the hood, some key dependencies have shifted.
The direct dependencies, crucial for the cli's core functionality remain identical, indicating fundamental aspects of CLI operation haven't been changed. These include essential utilities like "glob" for file matching, "slash" for path normalization, "make-dir" for directory creation, and "commander" for handling command-line arguments.
The more significant changes appear in the "devDependencies," which are primarily used for testing and development purposes. The update sees "@babel/core" and "@babel/helper-fixtures" bumping up to version 7.22.9, aligning with the CLI's version. Most notably, "semver" replaces the dependency "@nicolo-ribaudo/semver-v6." This means is using latest version of semver package without having compatibility with a very specific older release.
Developers using @babel/cli will likely see no immediate difference in everyday usage between the two versions. The update primarily reflects internal dependency management improvements. Version 7.22.9 benefits from the latest bug fixes and potentially optimized functionality present in "@babel/core" and "@babel/helper-fixtures". The key takeaway is that the upgrade concentrates on enriching the development environment and ensuring compatibility within the Babel ecosystem, offering a more robust and up-to-date foundation for transpilation and related tasks.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.22.9 of the package @babel/cli