Babel-runtime is a crucial dependency for Babel-powered JavaScript projects, providing a self-contained runtime environment that enables the use of ES2015+ features in older browsers and environments. Version 6.25.0, released on July 26, 2017, builds upon the foundation laid by version 6.23.0, which was released on February 14, 2017.
While the core dependencies, core-js and regenerator-runtime, remain unchanged, maintaining compatibility for polyfilling and ES6 generator functions, the update signifies underlying improvements and potential bug fixes. Developers should note the releaseDate difference, as 6.25.0 includes all updates and fixes accumulated over the five months following the release of 6.23.0.
The devDependencies section remains consistent, indicating that the tools used for developing and testing babel-runtime itself haven't been significantly altered. This means the core functionalities related to compiling and transforming code using Babel's helpers and the transform-runtime plugin should perform consistently across both versions. Upgrading to 6.25.0 is recommended for all users of babel-runtime, as it incorporates all previous improvements and likely includes stability enhancements without introducing breaking changes, given the minor version bump. Always review changelogs (not provided here) for a comprehensive understanding of precise changes.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.25.0 of the package babel-runtime