Angular's @angular/common package provides essential directives and services for building Angular applications. Version 12.1.5 refines and improves upon the previous stable version, 12.1.4, offering developers a more robust and reliable toolkit. While both versions share the same core dependencies, such as tslib for TypeScript helper functions, and peer dependencies on rxjs and @angular/core, subtle yet significant differences exist. The key divergence lies in the corresponding @angular/core peer dependency; version 12.1.5 of @angular/common necessitates @angular/core version 12.1.5, while the preceding version works with @angular/core 12.1.4.
Although the file count and unpacked size in the dist property of both packages is identical, indicating a similar overall structure, the release dates clearly show that 12.1.5 is the newer version, released on August 4th, 2021, approximately one week after 12.1.4.
Developers should upgrade to 12.1.5 primarily to ensure compatibility and leverage any bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements that may be present. Always check the angular changelog for detailed info. Keeping Angular packages in sync, particularly @angular/core and @angular/common, is crucial for maintaining a stable and well-performing application. Before updating, developers should carefully review the official Angular changelogs and migration guides to anticipate potential breaking changes and ensure a smooth transition.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 12.1.5 of the package @angular/common
