@babel/core version 7.18.10 represents a minor update over the previous stable version 7.18.9, primarily focusing on internal dependency updates and bug fixes, as indicated by the patch version increment. Developers considering upgrading should be aware of subtle refinements rather than groundbreaking new features.
Several direct dependencies within @babel/core saw version bumps. Specifically, @babel/types, @babel/parser, @babel/template, @babel/traverse, and @babel/generator all moved from 7.18.9 to 7.18.10. Another important change is in @babel/helpers which jumped from 7.18.8 to 7.18.9, potentially addressing specific bugs or performance improvements within those modules. Additionally, @babel/code-frame advanced from 7.18.3 to 7.18.6 and finally @babel/helper-transform-fixture-test-runner was updated from 7.18.9 to 7.18.10.
In terms of development dependencies, @babel/preset-env also received an increment to 7.18.10.
The dist section reveals slight differences in the unpacked size (279308 vs 279294 bytes), suggesting minor code adjustments, bug fixes or documentation changes could be part of the update.
For developers, this update likely means enhanced stability and improved compatibility with the latest JavaScript features, along with any bug fixes implemented in the updated dependencies. A review of the changelogs for the updated dependencies is advised for full details on the incorporated modifications.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.18.10 of the package @babel/core