Babel-runtime version 5.0.3 is a minor update to the babel selfContained runtime library, succeeding version 5.0.2. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing essential runtime support for code transformed by Babel, ensuring compatibility across different JavaScript environments. This includes polyfills and helper functions necessary for modern JavaScript features to function correctly in older browsers or environments where those features are not natively supported. Both versions depend on core-js version ^0.8.0, highlighting a continued reliance on this library for polyfilling ECMAScript features.
The key difference lies in the release date, with version 5.0.3 being released on April 3, 2015, shortly after version 5.0.2 released on April 2, 2015. This suggests that version 5.0.3 likely contains bug fixes or minor improvements over its predecessor.
For developers using babel-runtime, it's important to stay updated with the latest versions to benefit from the most recent fixes and optimizations. When upgrading from 5.0.2 to 5.0.3, while dramatic changes are unlikely, examine changelogs or release notes on the Babel GitHub repository to understand the specific changes included in the update. Staying current ensures the smoothest possible transpilation process and runtime support for your modern JavaScript code. While the core functionality remains consistent, these incremental updates contribute to the overall stability and reliability of the Babel ecosystem.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.0.3 of the package babel-runtime