Angular Core version 16.0.0 represents a significant update over its predecessor, version 15.2.10, bringing key improvements and changes for Angular developers. One notable difference lies in the zone.js peer dependency. Version 16.0.0 mandates zone.js version ~0.13.0, whereas version 15.2.10 offered broader compatibility, accepting versions ~0.11.4 || ~0.12.0 || ~0.13.0. This shift suggests a tighter integration and potentially optimized performance with the newer zone.js, urging developers to upgrade zone.js when migrating to Angular 16.
Furthermore, examining the dist metadata reveals a reduction in unpackedSize from 22968773 bytes in version 15.2.10 to 17991396 bytes in version 16.0.0. This ~5MB decrease in size potentially indicates optimizations in the core framework, potentially translating into faster loading times and a reduced bundle size for applications using Angular 16. Also, the number of fileCount went from 285 to 318. This probably means more granularity in some functionalities.
Finally, the release date signifies that version 16.0.0 was released on May 3rd, 2023, while version 15.2.10 was released later, in October 4th, 2023. Developers should consider these factors when planning their upgrades, prioritizing smaller bundle sizes and a possibly increased overall framework performance, while keeping track of the latest stable releases to ensure stability and support.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.0.0 of the package @angular/core
