Angular's @angular/common package provides essential directives and services for building Angular applications. Examining versions 4.2.5 and 4.2.4 reveals subtle but important differences for developers. While both versions share the same core functionality and dependencies like tslib (version ^1.7.1), the key distinction lies in their peer dependency on @angular/core. Version 4.2.5 requires @angular/core version 4.2.5, while 4.2.4 correspondingly requires @angular/core 4.2.4.
This seemingly minor change signifies updates and potential bug fixes within the Angular core itself. Developers considering upgrading from 4.2.4 to 4.2.5 of @angular/common should ensure their @angular/core dependency is also updated to 4.2.5 for compatibility. The release dates further highlight these distinctions. Version 4.2.5 arrived on June 30, 2017, roughly a week after version 4.2.4, which was released on June 22, 2017. This suggests that 4.2.5 likely incorporates bug fixes or minor enhancements identified in the preceding week. Always consult the official Angular changelog for a comprehensive list of changes between these versions to make informed decisions about upgrading and fully leverage the improvements in the newer release. Developers can find those release notes checking the angular github page for the specific tags of the version.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.2.5 of the package @angular/common