Babel plugin source-map-support version 2.2.0 introduces several updates and improvements over the previous stable version 2.1.3, making it a worthwhile upgrade for developers seeking enhanced source map support within their Babel-powered projects. Key changes revolve around updated dependencies, reflecting advancements in the Babel ecosystem and associated tooling. Notably, @babel/helper-module-imports has been bumped from version ^7.10.4 to ^7.16.7, ensuring compatibility with more recent Babel features and bug fixes. Similarly, the development environment sees updates to @babel/core (from ^7.11.4 to ^7.18.5) offering a wider range of modern javascript syntax support.
The development dependencies also show upgrades, with tools like Ava for testing and Rollup for bundling being updated to newer versions. The new version includes the rollup plugin node resolve, improving the resolve of node modules. These updates often bring performance improvements, bug fixes, and new features that make the development workflow smoother and more efficient. Developers should be aware that these bumped dependencies might introduce compatibility issues if their projects rely on older versions of these packages, so thorough testing after upgrading is advisable.
The release date difference implies a significant time gap which indicates plenty of bug fixes, stability improvements might have been added. The unpacked size is also slightly smaller in the newer version, which can lead to smaller bundle sizes overall. These improvements contribute to a more robust and streamlined source map experience when using Babel.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.2.0 of the package babel-plugin-source-map-support