Angular Compiler version 7.2.16 represents a subtle but important update to the Angular compiler library compared to its predecessor, version 7.2.15. Both versions share the same foundational description, dependencies on tslib (version ^1.9.0), MIT license, and repository details, indicating a strong continuity in the project's core structure and dependencies. The author remains consistently "angular." The file count (608) and unpacked size (26756244 bytes) are identical, suggesting that no significant changes were made to the number or size of files within the package. A crucial distinction lies in the release date. Version 7.2.16 was published on January 8, 2020, while version 7.2.15 dates back to May 7, 2019.
This substantial time gap between releases implies that version 7.2.16 likely incorporates bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor enhancements accumulated over the preceding months. Developers should upgrade to version 7.2.16 to benefit from these improvements, ensuring a more stable and optimized compilation process for their Angular applications and addressing any issues discovered and resolved since the previous release. This upgrade is a low risk upgrade and it doesn't require high effort because no breaking changes occurred.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.2.16 of the package @angular/compiler