Angular Forms version 14.0.5 represents a minor update over its predecessor, 14.0.4, within the Angular framework's ecosystem. Both versions provide essential tools for creating and managing forms in Angular applications, including directives and services that streamline form development. Examining the package metadata reveals subtle yet important distinctions. The core functionality remains consistent, underpinned by shared dependencies like tslib which ensures compatibility with TypeScript helper functions. Crucially, both rely on the same peer dependencies, rxjs, @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser, underscoring their integration into the broader Angular platform.
The primary difference lies in the version numbers of these peer dependencies. Version 14.0.5 mandates version 14.0.5 of @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser, while 14.0.4 required 14.0.4 of those core libraries. This signifies a coordinated release within the Angular ecosystem, implying bug fixes, performance enhancements, or feature additions in those core packages reflected in the Forms module. Developers should upgrade to 14.0.5 for the latest compatible set of Angular features.
Other parameters that may be important for developers, the number of files and the unpacked size are the same between the 2 releases however the release date is different. Developers upgrading should be aware the dist tarball is different and the latest version brings improvements from the core packages it depends on.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 14.0.5 of the package @angular/forms