Angular Forms version 15.0.0 and 14.3.0 offer a robust toolkit for building dynamic and reliable forms in Angular applications. While both versions share the same core functionality - providing directives and services for creating forms - key differences exist that impact developers.
The most noticeable distinction lies in their peer dependencies. Version 15.0.0 requires Angular core, common, and platform-browser packages at version 15.0.0, while version 14.3.0 depends on their respective 14.3.0 counterparts. This means that upgrading to @angular/forms version 15.0.0 necessitates upgrading your entire Angular application to version 15, or it may cause dependency mismatches and runtime errors. Consider this while upgrading your system.
There may be some incremental improvements in terms of performance like some bug fixes, and new features included in the 15.0.0. The unpacked sizes of the tarballs also show a slight difference suggesting there have been some improvements.
For developers, these differences emphasize the importance of carefully managing Angular versions. Upgrading to version 15.0.0 offers the potential benefits of new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements that come with the Angular 15 platform; but it requires a complete application upgrade. If you're staying on Angular 14, stick with version 14.3.0 of @angular/forms for the best compatibility and stability. Always consult the official Angular changelog or upgrade documentation for full details on specific changes and potential breaking issues. This is necessary for Angular developers that have a goal of creating a seamless, professional experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.0.0 of the package @angular/forms