Angular Compiler version 18.0.1 is a patch release succeeding version 18.0.0, both integral components of the Angular framework responsible for transforming Angular templates and TypeScript code into efficient JavaScript instructions that browsers can understand. While containing largely the same functionalities version 18.0.1 includes subtle improvements and bug fixes. Both versions share identical dependencies, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and requiring a peer dependency of @angular/core aligning precisely with their respective versions. The MIT license ensures broad usability, and code continues to be managed on GitHub.
Notably, the unpackedSize in the dist object shows a slight increase in version 18.0.1 to 9006186 bytes compared to 9005532 bytes in version 18.0.0. This suggests minor code adjustments or additions. The release dates reveal that version 18.0.1 was published on May 29, 2024, a week after version 18.0.0's release on May 22, 2024. For developers, upgrading to 18.0.1 is recommended to benefit from the latest bug fixes. It's always advisable to review the official Angular changelog for a granular view of the code changes and their implications. While the core API surface remains consistent, subtle improvements in compilation performance or issue resolutions warrant the update.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 18.0.1 of the package @angular/compiler