Angular's @angular/common package provides essential directives and services for building Angular applications. Version 6.1.2 was released on August 8, 2018, building upon the previous stable version 6.1.1 released on August 2, 2018. While both versions share the same core description and dependencies (including tslib ^1.9.0 and peer dependencies on rxjs ^6.0.0), the key difference lies in the synchronized version of @angular/core required as a peer dependency; version 6.1.2 requires @angular/core 6.1.2, whereas 6.1.1 requires @angular/core 6.1.1.
Developers considering an upgrade should note the minimal changes reflected in the unpackedSize difference of approximately 5KB, suggesting bug fixes or minor enhancements rather than a major overhaul of features. The fileCount remains consistent at 2370. Given the close release dates and the minor size difference, the update from 6.1.1 to 6.1.2 likely contains crucial patches. Therefore, upgrading to 6.1.2 is advisable to ensure stability and benefit from the latest improvements and bug fixes within the Angular ecosystem. Always review the official Angular changelog for a detailed breakdown of specific changes and potential breaking changes, however negligible they may appear in this incremental update. Regular updates like these are essential for maintaining a secure and efficient Angular application.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.1.2 of the package @angular/common