@babel/preset-react version 7.7.4 is a minor release improving upon the previous stable version 7.7.0. Both versions are Babel presets designed to simplify the configuration needed to use Babel with React projects. They bundle together several essential Babel plugins specifically tailored for transforming JSX syntax and adding React-specific features.
The key difference lies in the updated dependency versions. Version 7.7.4 brings updates to @babel/plugin-transform-react-jsx and @babel/plugin-transform-react-jsx-self, @babel/plugin-transform-react-jsx-source, @babel/plugin-transform-react-display-name as well as @babel/core, @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner and @babel/helper-transform-fixture-test-runner. In comparison, version 7.7.0 dependecies except @babel/plugin-transform-react-jsx and @babel/core use an older version.
For developers, this means that upgrading to 7.7.4 ensures they are using the latest versions of these core transformation plugins, potentially benefiting from bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features related to JSX processing and React development workflow (like displaying component names or adding source information for debugging). Both versions require @babel/core as a peer dependency, indicating compatibility with Babel's core transformation engine. While the core functionality remains the same, keeping your dependencies up-to-date is generally recommended for a smoother and more efficient development experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.7.4 of the package @babel/preset-react