The @babel/plugin-transform-sticky-regex Babel plugin transforms sticky regex flags (/y) into non-sticky regexes with equivalent behavior. It rewrites regular expressions to ensure compatibility with older JavaScript environments that lack native sticky regex support. This allows developers to utilize the expressive power of sticky flags in their code while maintaining broader browser compatibility. The transformation achieves this by inserting appropriate checks and adjustments to the regex matching process. Resulting in functionally identical behavior across different JavaScript engines.
