Angular Forms version 16.0.0 represents a significant update from the previous stable version, 15.2.10. While both versions provide directives and services for building forms in Angular applications and share the same license, author ("angular"), and repository, several key differences are noteworthy.
Version 16.0.0 introduces compatibility with Angular core components of the same version. This ensures seamless integration and optimized performance within Angular v16 applications. Developers upgrading to Angular 16 will need to use the corresponding @angular/forms package to avoid version conflicts and leverage the latest features of Angular itself.
The peer dependencies highlight this alignment, as v16.0.0 requires "@angular/core", "@angular/common", and "@angular/platform-browser" all at version "16.0.0," while v15.2.10 depended on the "15.2.10" counterparts. Both versions maintain compatibility with RxJS versions "^6.5.3 || ^7.4.0," ensuring developers can continue using existing reactive programming patterns.
Interestingly, the dist object shows a reduction in the fileCount (47 vs 49) and unpackedSize (1911649 vs 2667862) in version 16.0.0 compared to 15.2.10. This suggests potential optimizations in the package's structure and a more compact footprint for the newer version, which could lead to faster download times and improved application performance. Developers should note the jump in release date from mid 2023, with version 16 to the end of the same year, showing ongoing work through the year and the importance of keeping their package up to date.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.0.0 of the package @angular/forms