Angular core version 14.2.9 represents a minor patch release following 14.2.8, both versions maintaining the core framework functionalities. Examining the provided data, the key difference lies in the releaseDate, with version 14.2.9 being published on November 3, 2022, subsequent to version 14.2.8 released on October 26, 2022. The dependencies on tslib remain consistent at "^2.3.0", and the peerDependencies for rxjs ("^6.5.3 || ^7.4.0") and zone.js ("~0.11.4") are also unchanged. Importantly, the fileCount (333) and unpackedSize (19019918 bytes) in the dist object are identical, suggesting minimal changes in the core library code size.
For Angular developers, this indicates that the update from 14.2.8 to 14.2.9 likely includes bug fixes, performance enhancements or very minor tweaks rather than significant feature additions. Developers already using Angular 14.2.8 should consider upgrading to 14.2.9 to benefit from any potential improvements and stability enhancements. Because the core dependencies stay the same, updating should be seamless, and the team at Angular tries to keep the upgrading process as smooth as possible between minor versions, so the developers can keep focusing on the developments instead of wasting time fixing issues related to the update of the package. It is always advisable to review the official Angular changelog or release notes for a comprehensive list of changes included in version 14.2.9 if any exist.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 14.2.9 of the package @angular/core