@babel/preset-env is a powerful tool for Babel users that allows developers to use the latest JavaScript syntax without worrying about browser compatibility. It automatically determines the necessary Babel plugins and polyfills based on your target environment.
Version 7.14.4 builds upon the existing functionality of 7.14.2. The main changes reside in dependency updates. A notable update is @babel/types which bumps from version 7.14.2 to 7.14.4, reflecting potential improvements or bug fixes in Babel's type system. Several @babel/plugin-transform-* packages have seen version bumps, specifically @babel/plugin-transform-classes, @babel/plugin-transform-block-scoping, @babel/plugin-transform-destructuring. This indicates that the transformations related to ES6 classes, block scoping (let/const), and destructuring have been refined, possibly addressing edge cases or optimizing output. @babel/compat-data is updated from 7.14.0 to 7.14.4. @babel/helper-compilation-targets moves from 7.13.16 to 7.14.4. @babel/plugin-proposal-class-static-block goes from 7.13.11 to 7.14.3. @babel/plugin-proposal-object-rest-spread moves to 7.14.4 from 7.14.2.
These updates collectively aim to provide more accurate and efficient code transformations, ensuring better compatibility and performance across various JavaScript environments. Developers should consider upgrading to benefit from these improvements, particularly those working with features like classes, destructuring, and block scoping, as well as targeting a diverse range of browsers. Regularly updating @babel/preset-env helps keep your codebase modern and compatible without manual configuration of individual transforms.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.14.4 of the package @babel/preset-env