Babel-runtime is a crucial package for Babel users, providing self-contained runtime support for transformed code. Examining versions 6.23.0 and 6.22.0 reveals subtle but important distinctions that impact development workflows. Both versions share the same core dependencies: core-js for polyfilling modern JavaScript features and regenerator-runtime for supporting async/await functionality. The license remains MIT, offering developers flexibility and freedom in their projects. Also, the repository URL remains the same, so the source can be found on the official babel repository.
The key difference lies in the devDependencies. Version 6.23.0 updates its peer dependency babel-plugin-transform-runtime, requiring version ^6.23.0 instead of ^6.22.0 in the older version. This indicates a likely change or fix within the Babel plugin specifically affecting runtime transformation. Also, the release date for the version 6.23.0 is on 2017-01-20, and a month later 6.23.0 was released, so the latest one also include bug fixes from the previous releases.
For developers, staying current with babel-plugin-transform-runtime is vital for ensuring compatibility and leveraging the latest optimizations. If you're using babel-plugin-transform-runtime directly, upgrading to babel-runtime 6.23.0 is strongly recommended to maintain alignment and potentially benefit from bug fixes or performance improvements within the plugin. While the core functionality remains consistent, this upgrade ensures a smoother and more reliable Babel transformation pipeline.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.23.0 of the package babel-runtime
