@angular/common version 12.1.1 represents a minor patch release over the 12.1.0 version of Angular's common directives and services library. Both packages provide essential functionalities for Angular applications, including tools for internationalization, localization, HTTP communication, and interacting with the browser's DOM. Under the hood, they share the same dependencies on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and rxjs for reactive programming, ensuring compatibility with existing Angular projects. Crucially version 12.1.1 maintains peer dependency compatibility with rxjs versions "^6.5.3" and requires @angular/core version "12.1.1", reflecting an alignment within the Angular ecosystem, while version 12.1.0 required @angular/core version "12.1.0".
The change of peer dependency is the key difference for the update and developers that are using @angular/core version "12.1.1" should update @angular/common to its latest stable version.
While the core functionalities remain consistent, developers should consider upgrading to 12.1.1 to benefit from any bug fixes, performance enhancements, or security patches included in the newer release. These incremental updates contribute to the overall stability and reliability of Angular applications. The substantial fileCount and unpackedSize indicate the breadth of features provided within the @angular/common package, making it a cornerstone dependency for most Angular projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 12.1.1 of the package @angular/common