Angular core version 19.2.8 represents a minor update to the core framework, building upon the foundation established by version 19.2.7. Both iterations maintain identical dependencies on tslib (version ^2.3.0) and peer dependencies on rxjs (versions ^6.5.3 || ^7.4.0) and zone.js (~0.15.0), ensuring compatibility with existing Angular applications utilizing these common libraries. The licensing remains consistent under the MIT license, ensuring developer freedom.
While the core functionalities largely remain the same, a key difference lies in the dist section. Version 19.2.8 unveils a slightly larger unpacked size of 9,936,500 bytes compared to version 19.2.7's 9,935,452 bytes, representing an increase of approximately 1KB. This minor increase could indicate bug fixes, performance improvements, or subtle enhancements implemented within the core framework. Both versions share a fileCount of 66 files.
Released on 2025-04-23, version 19.2.8 followed its predecessor which had been released on 2025-04-16, indicating a relatively short release cycle. Developers looking to stay at the forefront of Angular development should consider upgrading to version 19.2.8 to leverage these potential optimizations and bug fixes. While the upgrade from 19.2.7 is expected to be seamless due to the shared dependencies, thorough testing of applications after the upgrade is always recommended to validate functionality and ensure stability within diverse project environments. The core repository stays the same for both versions pointing to angular/angular.git.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 19.2.8 of the package @angular/core