Version 7.16.0 of @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind introduces notable updates compared to the preceding 7.14.5 version, enhancing its compatibility and development experience. Primarily, the core change involves updated dependency versions for development and syntax support. The newer release uses @babel/core version ^7.16.0 and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner also at ^7.16.0, alongside @babel/plugin-syntax-function-bind bumped to ^7.16.0. In contrast, version 7.14.5 utilized @babel/core version 7.14.5 and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner at 7.14.5, and @babel/plugin-syntax-function-bind at 7.14.5. These upgrades potentially integrate new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements present in the newer Babel core and testing utilities.
For developers employing the function bind operator, upgrading to version 7.16.0 ensures access to the latest syntactic support and aligns the plugin with the most recent Babel ecosystem enhancements. While the core functionality remains consistent—compiling the function bind operator to ES5 for broader browser compatibility—the updated dependencies contribute to a more robust and efficient transpilation process. The size of the unpacked archive has slightly increased from 4539 to 4541. The updated release date is "2021-10-29T23:47:44.403Z", meanwhile the previous version was released "2021-06-09T23:12:30.891Z". This upgrade is recommended for developers seeking optimal performance and compatibility with current Babel configurations.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.16.0 of the package @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind