The @angular/compiler package is a crucial component of the Angular framework, responsible for transforming Angular templates and components into executable JavaScript code that browsers can understand. Comparing versions 14.2.1 and 14.2.2 reveals subtle but potentially impactful changes for Angular developers. While the core dependencies on tslib remain consistent, the peer dependency on @angular/core is specifically aligned with each version, indicating a tight integration required for the compiler to function correctly with the corresponding core Angular functionality.
A key difference lies in the dist object: the unpackedSize increases slightly from 8,953,765 bytes in v14.2.1 to 8,954,100 bytes in v14.2.2. This suggests code additions, refinements, or potentially bug fixes within the compiler itself. Though the number of files remains the same, the increased size means the newer version includes updated logic, likely addressing performance enhancements, bug resolutions, or incorporating new features, even if incremental. Angular developers should upgrade to version 14.2.2 to benefit from the latest improvements and ensure compatibility with @angular/core 14.2.2, especially since the updates focused on the compiler could also include performance improvements that boost the loading time, or the overall experience for web application users. Furthermore, the release date difference, 2022-09-07 vs 2022-09-15, shows a week of development and bug fixing, which, while short, can be significant for stability.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 14.2.2 of the package @angular/compiler