Babel-polyfill versions 6.16.0 and 6.13.0 both serve the crucial purpose of providing comprehensive polyfills, ensuring compatibility with older JavaScript environments for code written using modern ES2015+ features. Both versions share the same core functionality and dependencies: core-js, babel-runtime, and regenerator-runtime. This consistency means developers can rely on either version for robust ES2015+ support.
However, the key difference lies in their release dates and potentially minor bug fixes or internal improvements. Version 6.16.0 was released on September 28, 2016, while 6.13.0 was released on August 4, 2016. While the underlying dependencies are pinned to the same versions, upgrading to 6.16.0 would likely include any refinements or patches made during that intervening month.
For developers considering which version to use, opting for the newer 6.16.0 offers the slight advantage of incorporating any potential fixes. Checking babel's repository, linked in both packages, can show the changelog useful for developers to evaluate whether the update warrants the upgrade. Generally, for new projects, using the latest stable version is good practice, while existing projects might evaluate the changelog before upgrading to minimize potential compatibility issues, although these are very unlikely given the shared dependencies of both versions. Therefore, for most use cases, sticking to the newest version available within the 6.x series will ensure the best and more compatible version.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.16.0 of the package babel-polyfill
