Babel-runtime versions 5.6.5 and 5.6.4 represent incremental updates to the self-contained runtime environment essential for executing Babel-transformed code. Both versions share fundamental characteristics, including the MIT license, authorship of Sebastian McKenzie, a dependency on core-js version 0.9.0 or higher, and a location within the Babel GitHub repository. Developers utilizing these versions benefit from a readily available runtime ensuring compatibility across JavaScript environments, particularly when employing Babel to transpile modern JavaScript features.
The key distinction lies primarily in the release date; version 5.6.5 was published on June 24, 2015, while version 5.6.4 appeared on June 22, 2015. While the metadata provides no explicit changelog, this suggests that version 5.6.5 likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments implemented after the release of 5.6.4. Developers already using babel-runtime 5.6.4 should consider upgrading to 5.6.5 to leverage these potential enhancements. When adopting either version, developers ensure that their transpiled code smoothly operates in older browsers or environments lacking native support for ES6+ features. By integrating babel-runtime, javascript developers avoid injecting duplicated helper code into each module, thereby improving overall build efficiency. It's a minimal impact dependency that delivers widespread compatibility.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.6.5 of the package babel-runtime
