Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@angular/compiler

8.2.1

Comparision Betweeen 8.2.1 and 8.2.0

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

590

Unpacked Size

26.74 MB

Version 8.2.1 Details

@angular/compiler version 8.2.1 is a patch release following the 8.2.0 version, both part of the Angular framework's compiler library. Both versions share the same core description: "Angular - the compiler library," indicating they provide the essential tools for transforming Angular templates and code into executable JavaScript. A key similarity lies in their dependencies; both rely on tslib version ^1.9.0, suggesting no significant changes were made to the TypeScript helper library requirement.

However, the crucial difference is the release date. Version 8.2.1 was released on August 8, 2019, after version 8.2.0, released on July 31, 2019. Although the file count (590) and unpacked size (28042591) are identical, implying no structural alterations or notable feature additions, the updated version likely addresses bug fixes and minor improvements discovered after the initial 8.2.0 release.

For developers using the Angular compiler, upgrading from 8.2.0 to 8.2.1 represents a standard practice of incorporating stability improvements and addressing potential issues without introducing breaking changes. Developers should consider upgrading for optimal performance. While detailed changelogs are helpful, patch releases often contain incremental enhancements that increase code reliability and reduce potential security vulnerabilities.

Security Vulnerabilities

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