Angular developers will find the jump from version 11.2.0 to 11.2.1 of @angular/core a subtle but important update. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on tslib (version ^2.0.0) for TypeScript helper functions and mandating specific peer dependencies for RxJS (version ^6.5.3) and Zone.js (either ^0.10.2 or ^0.11.3). Crucially, this means that existing projects using compatible versions of these libraries should experience smooth transitions when updating @angular/core.
While the code base remains largely consistent as indicated by the identical file count of 484, the unpacked size shows a marginal increase from 18,457,876 bytes in 11.2.0 to 18,466,883 bytes in 11.2.1. This suggests that the update primarily contains bug fixes, performance enhancements or small feature improvements.
Published a week later on February 17, 2021, compared to February 10, 2021 for version 11.2.0, suggest that version 11.2.1 is likely a patch release addressing issues identified in the initial 11.2.0 version. Developers should check the official Angular changelog and migration guides provided on the Angular GitHub repository. Given the nature of such patch releases, upgrading to 11.2.1 is highly recommended to benefit from the latest stabilizations and refinements implemented by the Angular team; this ensures optimal performance and resilience within Angular applications.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 11.2.1 of the package @angular/core