The @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind package, crucial for compiling the function bind operator (::) to ES5-compatible code, saw a notable update between versions 7.25.9 and 7.27.1. While the core functionality remained consistent – enabling developers to use the function bind operator for clearer and more concise code when dealing with function context – the upgrade brought several dependency refreshments and an updated release date.
Specifically, both @babel/helper-plugin-utils and the devDependencies @babel/core and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner were bumped from version 7.25.9 to 7.27.1. This likely incorporates bug fixes, performance improvements, and compatibility updates within these core Babel utilities and testing frameworks. The peerDependencies requirement for @babel/core remained unchanged, ensuring compatibility with Babel versions 7.0.0 and above.
The file count and unpacked size remained identical suggesting no significant feature augmentations directly to the plugin logic. However, the later release date for version 7.27.1 (2025-04-30) compared to 7.25.9 (2024-10-22) indicates the incorporation of probably the most recent improvements from the Babel ecosystem.
Developers using @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind should consider upgrading to version 7.27.1 to benefit from these dependency updates, ensuring a smoother integration with the latest Babel features and potential performance enhancements in function bind operator transpilation. Always check Babel's official release notes for detailed changelogs.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.27.1 of the package @babel/plugin-proposal-function-bind