Babel plugin minify dead code elimination versions 0.1.4 and 0.1.3 are designed to optimize JavaScript code by inlining bindings, evaluating expressions, and pruning unreachable code paths. The core functionality, as described in the package description, remains consistent between the two versions, aiming to reduce the final bundle size and improve performance. Both versions share the same dependencies, namely lodash.some and babel-helper-remove-or-void.
The key difference between version 0.1.4 and 0.1.3 lies in the dependency version of babel-helper-mark-eval-scopes. Version 0.1.4 utilizes babel-helper-mark-eval-scopes version ^0.0.3, while version 0.1.3 relies on ^0.0.2. This seemingly minor update in a dependency can have implications for developers. babel-helper-mark-eval-scopes assists Babel plugins in identifying and marking scopes that are affected by eval() calls. Even if it seems like a minor version update, it could indicate bug fixes or performance improvements within that helper, potentially leading to more accurate or efficient dead code elimination. Developers upgrading from 0.1.3 to 0.1.4 should consider this dependency change, although its impact might be subtle.
The release dates also provide context. Version 0.1.4 was released on March 3, 2017, approximately a month after version 0.1.3, which was released on February 8, 2017. This short time frame suggests that version 0.1.4 likely addresses specific issues or improvements identified in the earlier version. If you are using version 0.1.3, upgrading to 0.1.4 is encouraged in order to benefit from these potential improvements and bug fixes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.1.4 of the package babel-plugin-minify-dead-code-elimination