Angular developers considering upgrading from version 5.0.5 to 5.1.0 of the core framework will find a relatively incremental update, primarily focusing on refinements and bug fixes rather than groundbreaking new features. Both versions share the same fundamental dependencies, relying on tslib version ^1.7.1 for TypeScript helper functions, and peer dependencies on rxjs version ^5.5.0 for reactive programming and zone.js version ^0.8.4 for asynchronous task management. This consistency suggests that the core architecture and underlying principles remain consistent between the two versions.
The key difference lies in the release date, with version 5.1.0 released on December 6, 2017, approximately five days after version 5.0.5, released on December 1, 2017. This short timeframe indicates a rapid iteration cycle, likely driven by the need to address immediate issues or introduce minor enhancements. While the provided data doesn't explicitly detail the specific changes, developers can anticipate improvements in performance, stability, or specific edge-case scenarios. For developers, the upgrade to 5.1.0 promises a more polished experience and a framework potentially more aligned with the latest best practices. However, a review of the official Angular changelog associated with these versions is highly recommended to understand more about specific details.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 5.1.0 of the package
Cross site scripting in Angular
A vulnerability was found in Angular up to 11.0.4/11.1.0-next.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the handling of comments. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely but it might require an authentication first. Upgrading to version 10.2.5, 11.0.5 or 11.1.0-next.3 is advised to to address this issue.
