@babel/plugin-transform-runtime v7.11.5 introduces subtle but potentially impactful updates compared to the previous stable version, v7.11.0. Both versions share the core functionality of externalizing Babel's helper functions and seamlessly polyfilling code without polluting global scope, employing dependencies like semver, @babel/helper-plugin-utils, @babel/helper-module-imports, and resolve. The most apparent difference lies in their development dependencies. Version 7.11.5 upgrades @babel/core, @babel/types, and @babel/preset-env to version 7.11.5 as well. Version 7.11.0 carries earlier v7.11.0 versions of the same packages. These upgrades often incorporate bug fixes, performance improvements, and potentially new features within Babel's core compilation process. While the core functionality remains the same, the updated dependencies can translate to improved compilation speed, more accurate code transformations, and better compatibility with the latest JavaScript syntax. Developers should consider upgrading to v7.11.5 if they've encountered issues with Babel's compilation or if staying current with the latest Babel features is a priority, ensuring smoother builds and potentially more efficient code generation. The unpackedSize also changed slighlty, from 40137 to 40219, which might indicate a minor change in the core code of the plugin. The release date difference indicates a month of active development and maintenance between the two versions as well.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.11.5 of the package @babel/plugin-transform-runtime