Angular core version 13.3.8 is a patch release within the 13.3.x series, succeeding version 13.3.7. Both versions share fundamental characteristics: they are described as the core framework for Angular applications and maintain the same dependencies on tslib (^2.3.0) and peer dependencies on rxjs (^6.5.3 || ^7.4.0) and zone.js (~0.11.4), ensuring compatibility within existing Angular 13 projects using those RxJS and Zone.js versions. The license remains MIT, and the source code originates from the same GitHub repository under the packages/core directory. This consistency suggests that the update focuses on bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor adjustments rather than introducing major new features or breaking changes. The file count and unpacked size on disk are also identical (335 files and 12738653 bytes, respectively).
The key difference lies in the release date: version 13.3.8 was published on May 12, 2022, while 13.3.7 was released a day earlier, on May 11, 2022. For developers, this signifies a very rapid iteration. While a detailed changelog is necessary to fully understand the nuances of the update, the quick turnaround implies the resolution of a critical issue discovered shortly after the 13.3.7 release, or a hotfix addressing a newly identified problem. Angular developers should consult the official Angular changelog associated with these versions to review the specific bug fixes or improvements included in version 13.3.8 to determine if upgrading from 13.3.7 is necessary or beneficial for their projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 13.3.8 of the package @angular/core