A full version history of the babel-plugin-transform-es2015-modules-commonjs package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
Babel Plugin Transform ES2015 Modules CommonJS, a cornerstone of the Babel ecosystem, facilitates the conversion of ES2015 module syntax into the widely compatible CommonJS format. Examining its version history reveals a journey of continuous improvement and adaptation.
The initial versions 6.0.x, released in late 2015, established the plugin's core functionality, focusing on basic ES2015 module transformation. Dependencies like babel-types, babel-runtime, and babel-template were consistent across these early releases reflecting tight package cohesion.
The 6.1.x, 6.2.x and 6.3.x versions continued to mature the plugin while version 6.1.4 introduced babel-helper-plugin-test-runner as a dev dependency, marking the beginning of standardized testing.
Later versions (6.4.x, 6.5.x, 6.6.x, 6.7.x) incrementally updated dependencies while maintaining compatibility, and the babel-runtime remained on the ^5.0.0 until version 6.8.0 where it bumped to ^6.0.0, aligning with the evolving Babel landscape.
The 6.18.0 release in late 2016, a notable milestone, officially documented the plugin's purpose in its description. Version 6.26.0 brought a notable dependency update to babel-runtime, aligning with latest features and improvements provided by Babel's libraries to standardize more modern features.The introduction of babel-plugin-syntax-object-rest-spread as a dev dependency signifies attention to ES2015+ features.
The final listed version, 6.26.2, shows an increasing concern with file size and deployment efficiency, indicating the ongoing commitment to optimization and deliverability. The plugin continues to adapt and improve its functionality allowing developers to transform JavaScript syntax.