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babel-runtime

4.7.7

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Version 4.7.7 Details

Babel-runtime versions 4.7.7 and 4.7.6 are minor releases in the evolution of Babel's self-contained runtime library, designed to provide essential polyfills and helpers for projects transpiled with Babel. Both versions share a common goal: enabling code written with modern JavaScript features to run seamlessly in older environments by providing necessary shims. A key common dependency is "core-js," specifically version "^0.6.1," ensuring consistent core JavaScript functionality across different browsers and Node.js versions.

The primary distinction between the two lies in their release timing. Version 4.7.7 was published approximately an hour after version 4.7.6 (Release Date 2015-03-10T14:25:32.032Z compared to 2015-03-10T13:13:17.069Z), suggesting a hotfix or minor adjustment. While the exact nature of the changes isn't explicitly detailed, developers should generally opt for the latest version (4.7.7) to benefit from any bug fixes, performance improvements, or security patches implemented in that release. The babel-runtime package itself remains crucial for Babel users aiming for maximum compatibility without bloating their final bundles with duplicated helper functions. By including babel-runtime, you ensure that Babel's generated code relies on a single, shared instance of these helpers, reducing code size and improving maintainability across your projects. When upgrading between minor versions like these, a review of the associated Babel release notes is always a beneficial best practice.

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