The @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind package, essential for compiling the function bind operator (::) to ES5 compatible code, saw a version update from 7.10.1 to 7.10.4. While both versions share the same core functionality, description, license (MIT), repository location, number of files in the distribution (4), and unpacked size (4438 bytes), a few key differences exist.
Primarily, the dependencies and devDependencies were bumped, with @babel/helper-plugin-utils, @babel/plugin-syntax-function-bind, @babel/core, and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner all updated from version 7.10.1 to 7.10.4. This indicates bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility adjustments within these core Babel tools, indirectly benefiting developers utilizing @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind. Importantly, the peer dependency @babel/core remains compatible with any version greater than or equal to 7.0.0, suggesting no breaking changes were introduced in that regard.
A significant difference is the release date. Version 7.10.1 was released on May 27, 2020, whereas version 7.10.4 was released on June 30, 2020. This means developers upgrading to 7.10.4 benefit from roughly a month of potential bug fixes and enhancements incorporated into the plugin and its underlying dependencies. For developers already using the function bind operator (or considering using it), upgrading to version 7.10.4 is recommended to leverage the latest improvements and ensure optimal compatibility with the broader Babel ecosystem. It is generally recommended to keep packages up to date.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.10.4 of the package @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind