Angular developers will find the subtle but important differences between @angular/compiler versions 8.2.2 and 8.2.1 worth noting. Both versions, essential for Angular application compilation, share the same core description as "Angular - the compiler library" and maintain dependencies on tslib version "^1.9.0". Both are licensed under MIT and originate from the angular/angular GitHub repository, ensuring the stability and open-source nature expected by the Angular community.
However, digging deeper reveals key distinctions. Version 8.2.2, released on August 12, 2019, at 20:33:17.377Z, boasts an unpacked size of 28,140,908 bytes, a slight increase from version 8.2.1's 28,042,591 bytes, which was released on August 8, 2019, at 20:49:40.634Z. While the file count remains consistent at 590 for both versions, this size difference points to potential bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature additions within the 8.2.2 release. For developers, this might mean improved compilation speed, enhanced stability, or resolution of specific compilation errors encountered in 8.2.1. Upgrading to 8.2.2 could provide a smoother development experience; reviewing the formal Angular changelogs alongside these details provides the comprehensive understanding necessary for informed adoption. The tarball URLs also provides direct acces to download the packages.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.2.2 of the package @angular/compiler