Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

Angular Core version 18.1.4 represents a minor version update to the foundational framework for building web applications, succeeding version 18.1.3. Both versions share core characteristics: they are described as "Angular - the core framework", depend on tslib version 2.3.0 or higher, and require peer dependencies of rxjs (version 6.5.3 or 7.4.0 and later) and zone.js (version 0.14.0). The licensing remains MIT, and development occurs within the Angular GitHub repository under the packages/core directory.

The key difference lies in their release dates and potentially bug fixes or minor enhancements embedded within. Version 18.1.4 was released on August 7th, 2024, while 18.1.3 was released on July 31st, 2024. While the fileCount remains the same at 423, the unpacked size differs slightly, 18.1.4 occupying 25,835,327 bytes compared to 18.1.3's 25,843,766 bytes. This could indicate adjustments in code optimization or minor content changes.

For developers, this latest release likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and possibly small feature enhancements that could improve the stability and efficiency of their Angular applications. When upgrading, developers should review the official Angular changelog for detailed insights into specific changes. Keeping Angular Core up-to-date ensures benefit from the latest improvements and maintain compatibility with other Angular ecosystem libraries.