Babel-runtime provides a self-contained runtime environment for Babel-transformed code, enabling developers to use modern JavaScript features without requiring users to polyfill them globally. Versions 4.7.12 and 4.7.13 of this essential package offer similar core functionality, allowing projects to execute code transpiled by Babel seamlessly. Both versions share the same core dependency, relying on core-js version ^0.6.1 to provide polyfills for missing JavaScript features in older environments. This ensures a consistent and predictable runtime environment for Babel-generated code, regardless of the user's browser or Node.js version.
The key difference between these versions lies in their release date and, potentially, associated bug fixes or minor internal improvements. Version 4.7.13 was released on March 17, 2015, a few days after version 4.7.12, which was released on March 13, 2015. Developers considering upgrading from 4.7.12 to 4.7.13 should investigate any specific bug fixes or minor enhancements included in the later version. Given the short time span between releases, these changes are likely to be incremental. Examining the Babel project's commit history around that time would reveal the exact nature of the updates. For most users already on 4.7.12, the upgrade might not be critical unless specific issues are being addressed. However, staying up-to-date is generally recommended to leverage potential optimizations and bug resolutions, ensuring a more stable and reliable Babel runtime.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.7.13 of the package babel-runtime