Angular Animations version 6.0.6 represents a minor update to the animation library, building upon the foundation of the preceding 6.0.5 release. While both versions share the core description of providing Angular integration with web-animations and maintain identical dependencies on tslib (version ^1.9.0), along with relying on @angular/core as a peer dependency, subtle yet important differences exist that developers ought to be aware of.
Primarily, the peer dependency specifies that version 6.0.6 of @angular/core is expected, whereas the 6.0.5 animation package relies on its corresponding @angular/core version. It’s vital to ensure @angular/core matches the animation package to maintain compatibility. The unpacked size of the distribution differs slightly, with 6.0.6 being smaller at 4,373,568 bytes compared to 6.0.5's 4,425,988 bytes, suggesting potential optimizations or code refactoring in the later version.
Furthermore, the release date indicates a week separating the two versions, revealing ongoing maintenance and iterative improvements from the Angular team. For developers, upgrading to 6.0.6 ensures access to the latest refinements, potentially improved performance or bug fixes, and aligns better with the most up-to-date ecosystem. While the core animation functionality remains consistent, sticking to compatible package versions is a best practice for seamless integration and optimized application behavior.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.0.6 of the package @angular/animations