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@babel/preset-env

7.18.9

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Version 7.18.9 Details

@babel/preset-env, a cornerstone Babel preset for modern JavaScript development, saw a release of version 7.18.9 following the previous stable version 7.18.6. Both versions share the same core function: enabling developers to use the latest JavaScript syntax without worrying about browser compatibility. By intelligently compiling code based on target environments specified by the developer, the preset ensures code runs smoothly across various platforms.

A subtle but important difference lies in the updated dependencies in the newer release. Specifically, version 7.18.9 incorporates newer versions of packages, including "@babel/types," "@babel/compat-data," "@babel/helper-plugin-utils," "@babel/plugin-transform-spread," "@babel/plugin-transform-classes," "@babel/plugin-transform-literals," "@babel/helper-compilation-targets," "@babel/plugin-transform-block-scoping," "@babel/plugin-transform-destructuring," "@babel/plugin-transform-function-name," "@babel/plugin-transform-typeof-symbol," "@babel/plugin-proposal-object-rest-spread," "@babel/plugin-transform-template-literals," "@babel/plugin-transform-computed-properties," "@babel/plugin-proposal-export-namespace-from," "@babel/plugin-proposal-logical-assignment-operators," "@babel/plugin-bugfix-v8-spread-parameters-in-optional-chaining," and "@babel/plugin-proposal-logical-assignment-operators." While the changes might seem incremental, they often include bug fixes, performance improvements, and support for the latest ECMAScript features.

For developers, upgrading to 7.18.9 is generally recommended. Taking into consideration the difference between the release dates (almost a month), the newer release fixes bugs and/or includes support for new functionalities. Always consider checking the changelog to ensure that there are no breaking changes with your existing code.

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