Babel plugin transform-define offers a way to replace member expressions and typeof statements with string values during the Babel compilation process. Version 1.1.0, released in August 2016, builds upon the previous stable version 1.0.1, released in March 2016, with significant updates geared towards improved development workflow and code quality.
The core functionality remains the same in both versions, allowing developers to effectively embed environment variables or configuration settings directly into their code during the build, eliminating the need for runtime lookups and improving performance. However, version 1.1.0 introduces a suite of development dependencies centered around linting and testing. This includes the addition of assert-transform, babel-core, babel-eslint, eslint-config-formidable, eslint-plugin-filenames, eslint-plugin-import, eslint, and mocha. These new dependencies are not included in the 1.0.1 version.
These additions signal a strong focus on code quality and developer experience. The inclusion of ESLint and its associated plugins allows for automated code style and potential error detection, ensuring a more consistent and maintainable codebase. Mocha provides a robust testing framework to verify the plugin's functionality across various scenarios. This makes version 1.1.0 a more mature and reliable choice for developers seeking a stable and well-tested solution for constant replacement during Babel compilation. While the 1.0.1 version offered the basic functionality, the 1.1.0 provides greater guarantees around its correctness, integration with modern Javascript tooling and offers a superior development workflow.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 1.1.0 of the package babel-plugin-transform-define