@babel/preset-env, a powerful Babel preset tailored for modern JavaScript development, has been updated from version 7.14.8 to 7.14.9. This incremental release introduces key updates primarily focusing on dependency upgrades and bug fixes within the Babel ecosystem. Developers upgrading to version 7.14.9 will benefit from enhanced compatibility and stability. Core dependency upgrades include "@babel/types" (from 7.14.8 to 7.14.9), "core-js-compat" (from 3.15.0 to 3.16.0), "@babel/compat-data" (from 7.14.7 to 7.14.9), "@babel/plugin-proposal-async-generator-functions" (from 7.14.7 to 7.14.9) and "@babel/plugin-transform-named-capturing-groups-regex" (from 7.14.7 to 7.14.9).
The update to "core-js-compat" is particularly relevant, indicating improvements in handling ECMAScript feature compatibility within different JavaScript environments, aligning with newer core-js versions. Simultaneously, the enhancements to "@babel/compat-data" mean preset-env will be using more up to date data about features.
These updates collectively contribute to a more robust and reliable transpilation process, crucial for developers targeting diverse browser and runtime environments. The shift includes the adoption of latest features, potentially minimizing the need for manual configurations and improving overall project maintainability. While the file count and unpacked size remain consistent, the underlying improvements can positively impact the developer experience by providing a smoother and efficient workflow when using Babel in JavaScript projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.14.9 of the package @babel/preset-env