Angular developers will find a subtle but important update in the jump from @angular/compiler version 17.3.0 to 17.3.1. While both versions share the same core description as the Angular compiler library, dependencies on tslib, license details (MIT), and repository location, a closer look reveals key differences. The peer dependency @angular/core shifts from version 17.3.0 to 17.3.1, indicating a necessary alignment for optimal performance and compatibility. This suggests that upgrading to @angular/compiler 17.3.1 necessitates also upgrading @angular/core to the corresponding version.
Furthermore, the distribution metadata showcases slight alterations. Version 17.3.1 features a marginally larger unpacked size of 10,110,491 bytes compared to version 17.3.0's 10,107,121 bytes, this possibly indicating minor enhancements, bug fixes, or internal adjustments to the compiled code. Finally, the release date difference of a week highlights the continued active development and maintenance within the Angular ecosystem, with version 17.3.1 released on March 20, 2024, subsequent to the March 13, 2024 release of version 17.3.0. Developers should consider these changes when updating, especially the peer dependency update, to ensure consistent framework alignment and benefit from the latest improvements available in Angular's compilation process.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 17.3.1 of the package @angular/compiler