Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@angular/forms

16.1.5

Comparision Betweeen 16.1.5 and 16.1.4

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Unpacked Size

1.82 MB

Version 16.1.5 Details

Angular Forms version 16.1.5 represents a minor patch release over its predecessor, 16.1.4, within the Angular framework's forms module. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing developers with the directives and services essential for building robust and dynamic forms in Angular applications. They both rely on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and maintain compatibility with a range of RxJS versions (6.5.3 or 7.4.0 and above), offering flexibility in managing asynchronous data streams.

The key distinction lies in the @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser peer dependencies. Version 16.1.5 requires specifically version 16.1.5 of each of those, ensuring alignment with the broader Angular ecosystem and likely incorporating bug fixes or minor improvements introduced in those core packages. Version 16.1.4 required specifically version 16.1.4 of each of those peer dependencies. Developers should upgrade all of the peer dependencies when upgrading @angular/forms to ensure compatibility accross all the Angular modules.

From a developer's perspective, the upgrade from 16.1.4 to 16.1.5 is likely a seamless experience, particularly if already using Angular 16.1.4. The file count and unpacked size of the packages remain consistent, suggesting no significant architectural changes. The most compelling reason to upgrade would be to leverage any bug fixes or performance enhancements included in the core Angular dependencies that are now peer dependencies too. Also, for those starting fresh Angular projects, using the latest 16.1.5 is recommended, it ensures you're building with the most current and stable version of the framework.

Security Vulnerabilities

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