@babel/preset-env, a vital tool for modern JavaScript development, simplifies the process of ensuring your code runs seamlessly across various environments. Version 7.1.6 introduces subtle but important improvements over its predecessor, version 7.1.5. Key updates lie primarily within the dependency tree for developers.
While the core functionality remains consistent, the update to version 7.1.6 brings a synchronized update to @babel/core in devDependencies from version 7.1.5 to 7.1.6 matching the core package versions. Additionally, @babel/plugin-transform-block-scoping has been rolled back to version 7.1.5, indicating a possible regression fix or compatibility adjustment, providing more stability in a few edge-cases.
For developers currently using @babel/preset-env, upgrading to 7.1.6 offers a refined configuration and the benefit of maintained currency through aligned dependencies. While the changes don't represent a dramatic overhaul, the updates to dependencies contribute to long-term projects and stability. Notably, these changes make sure that you can continue transpiling code with confidence, knowing that your output will be compatible across a range of browsers and JavaScript engines, regardless of the specific features used in your source code. Both version 7.1.5 and 7.1.6 share all the babel plugins so there is no code support upgrade.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.1.6 of the package @babel/preset-env