Angular's @angular/common package, a cornerstone for Angular applications providing essential directives and services for everyday development, saw a new stable release with version 15.2.3 published on March 16, 2023. This followed the previous stable version 15.2.2, released on March 8, 2023. While seemingly incremental, these updates often contain bug fixes, performance improvements, and minor feature enhancements that contribute to a better development experience.
Developers considering upgrading from 15.2.2 to 15.2.3 should note the peer dependency on rxjs remains compatible with versions ^6.5.3 || ^7.4.0, ensuring continued compatibility with existing projects. Crucially, @angular/core, the framework's foundation, needs to be updated to version 15.2.3 for seamless integration.
The core dependencies, including tslib, remain consistent between the two versions, indicating that the changes are likely focused on existing functionalities rather than introducing significant architectural shifts. Analyzing the unpacked size difference (12263543 vs 12263399 bytes) hints at potential modifications to the included files, warranting a careful review of the changelog and migration guide (if available) for detailed information on specific changes. The fileCount is the same on both releases (3013), so it can mean that the differences are about the content in the files instead of new files. It's important to check the detailed changelog to understand the exact nature of improvements and bug fixes to assess the update's impact on your particular application.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.2.3 of the package @angular/common