Angular's @angular/common package provides essential directives and services crucial for building robust Angular applications. Version 19.1.7 and its predecessor, 19.1.6, share the same fundamental description, both acting as cornerstones for Angular development. They both depend on tslib (version ^2.3.0) for TypeScript helper functions and declare peer dependencies on rxjs (versions ^6.5.3 or ^7.4.0) and @angular/core (version 19.1.7 on the newer version and 19.1.6 on the older one), ensuring compatibility and proper functioning within the Angular ecosystem. Both versions operate under the MIT license and are maintained by the Angular team, with the source code residing in the packages/common directory of the Angular GitHub repository.
A notable difference lies in the @angular/core peer dependency, 19.1.7 requires @angular/core of the same version to operate while 19.1.6 requires the same version, although in practice this will not have a big impact. Another important factor for developers choosing between the two is the release date; version 19.1.7 was released on February 19, 2025, while version 19.1.6 was released a week earlier, on February 12, 2025. Given the rapid pace of Angular development, this week could introduce critical bug fixes or performance improvements. Finally, version 19.1.7 comes with a slightly bigger unpacked size of 9504303 bytes compared to the 9503060 bytes of the previous version, this is probably due to some bug fixes or minimal implementations. Developers should always opt for the latest stable version (19.1.7), as it likely incorporates crucial fixes and improvements.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 19.1.7 of the package @angular/common