@babel/plugin-transform-runtime versions 7.5.0 and 7.4.4 serve the crucial function of externalizing Babel's helper functions and built-ins, effectively polyfilling JavaScript code without polluting the global scope. This ensures compatibility across different environments while keeping the global namespace clean. Both versions share the same core dependencies like semver, resolve, @babel/helper-plugin-utils, and @babel/helper-module-imports, indicating a stable foundation for managing versions, resolving modules, and aiding in plugin development.
However, the key difference lies in their development dependencies. Version 7.5.0 upgrades these dependencies to their respective 7.5.0 counterparts for @babel/core, @babel/helpers, @babel/runtime, @babel/preset-env, and @babel/plugin-transform-runtime itself. @babel/template is updated to 7.4.4. This upgrade signifies alignment with the broader Babel ecosystem and incorporates the latest features, bug fixes, and performance improvements introduced in those packages. For developers, this means leveraging the most recent advancements in Babel's compilation process. Crucially, using version 7.5.0 ensures compatibility with the latest Babel features and syntax transformations, leading to more efficient and reliable code transformation. The "releaseDate" shows that version 7.5.0 came out in July 2019, while the previous version was released on April 2019. Staying updated with the newest version of @babel/plugin-transform-runtime is recommended to enjoy ongoing support and access to the most current best practices in JavaScript compilation.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.5.0 of the package @babel/plugin-transform-runtime