Angular core version 16.1.8 represents a minor update to the core Angular framework, building upon the foundation established by version 16.1.7. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and listing rxjs and zone.js as peer dependencies, ensuring compatibility with existing Angular projects. Crucially, developers upgrading from 16.1.7 will likely experience a smooth transition, as the fundamental framework structure remains consistent.
The key difference lies in the updated dist metadata, specifically a slight increase in the unpacked size from 18,215,867 bytes in 16.1.7 to 18,220,839 bytes in 16.1.8, and an updated release date; this increment, which comes in at just under 5KB, suggests that version 16.1.8 incorporates bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor feature additions rather than major architectural changes. Developers might find value in exploring the Angular changelog on GitHub to pinpoint the precise modifications introduced. Given the negligible size difference, the primary motivation for upgrading to 16.1.8 would be to benefit from the latest stability improvements and potentially address any specific issues encountered in the previous version. The release date moved from July 26th of 2023 to August 2nd 2023.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.1.8 of the package @angular/core