@babel/plugin-transform-runtime versions 7.22.5 and 7.22.4 offer automated polyfilling for Babel projects, preventing global scope pollution by externalizing references to helpers and built-ins. The key difference lies in the updated dependencies within the newer 7.22.5 release. Specifically, several @babel dependencies have been bumped to version 7.22.5, 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.
Developers should consider upgrading to 7.22.5 to ensure compatibility with the latest Babel ecosystem components and benefit from any bug fixes, performance improvements, or new features introduced in these updated dependencies. While the core functionality remains consistent between versions, staying up-to-date with dependency versions is crucial for stability and security within a project. Version 7.22.4 relies on older versions of these modules, primarily 7.22.1, 7.22.3 or 7.21.x, which potentially include older bug fixes or lack newer enhancements that developers might find beneficial. The later version ensures you use the latest improvements.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.22.5 of the package @babel/plugin-transform-runtime