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@babel/plugin-transform-runtime

7.18.6

Comparision Betweeen 7.18.6 and 7.18.5

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Version 7.18.6 Details

@babel/plugin-transform-runtime version 7.18.6 represents a refinement over its predecessor, 7.18.5, offering developers subtle but potentially impactful enhancements in their Babel-powered workflows. Both versions share the core functionality of externalizing references to Babel's helper functions and built-ins, crucial for avoiding global namespace pollution and reducing bundle sizes. This allows for automatic polyfilling, ensuring compatibility across diverse JavaScript environments.

The primary distinctions lie within the dependency updates. Version 7.18.6 brings in newer iterations of several core @babel packages, including @babel/helper-plugin-utils, @babel/helper-module-imports, @babel/core, @babel/types, @babel/helpers, @babel/runtime, @babel/template, @babel/preset-env, @babel/runtime-corejs3, and @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner. Furthermore babel-plugin-polyfill-corejs2, babel-plugin-polyfill-corejs3 and babel-plugin-polyfill-regenerator are updated. These updates often incorporate bug fixes, performance improvements, and compatibility adjustments with the latest JavaScript standards. For developers, these upgrades translate to a smoother and more reliable compilation process. While the core functionality remains consistent, adopting the newer version ensures alignment with the most recent advancements in the Babel ecosystem. Developers should consider upgrading to 7.18.6 to benefit from these incremental improvements and maintain optimal compatibility with other Babel packages. The small increase in unpacked size (14340 vs 14225) is negligible and likely due to the updated dependencies.

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