The babel-plugin-transform-object-rest-spread package, a crucial tool for developers targeting ES5 environments while leveraging modern JavaScript features, saw a notable update from version 6.0.2 to 6.0.14. Both versions serve the same core purpose: compiling object rest and spread syntax into compatible ES5 code, ensuring broader browser and runtime compatibility. However, subtle yet important differences exist between these releases.
Version 6.0.14 includes an updated dependency on babel-plugin-syntax-object-rest-spread to version 6.0.14, aligning the syntax plugin with the transform plugin. The babel-runtime dependency shifts from version 6.0.2 to ^5.0.0, indicating a potential change in runtime support or a loosening of version constraints. Developers should carefully review if this change impacts their existing project setup or introduces any compatibility concerns. This version was released on October 30, 2015, a day after the older release.
Notably, the repository URL in 6.0.14 points directly to the package's directory within the Babel monorepo on GitHub, offering clearer navigation for developers seeking to understand the source code. In version 6.0.2 the repo points to the root of babel. This targeted approach compared to the broader repository URL in version 6.0.2 can streamline contributions and issue reporting. These changes, while seemingly small, contribute to a more refined and developer-friendly experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.0.14 of the package babel-plugin-transform-object-rest-spread