Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

Angular Forms version 20.1.8 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 20.1.7, within the Angular framework's ecosystem. Both versions provide developers with the essential directives and services needed for crafting dynamic and robust forms in Angular applications. They share core dependencies such as tslib for TypeScript helpers, and maintain compatibility with specific versions of peer dependencies like rxjs, @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser. Crucially, developers upgrading should ensure their projects align with these peer dependency versions to prevent compatibility issues.

While the core functionality remains consistent, subtle differences exist. Examining the dist property reveals that version 20.1.8 has a slightly smaller unpacked size (998776 bytes) compared to 20.1.7 (999046 bytes), suggesting potential minor optimizations or code adjustments. The release date also marks a key distinction, with version 20.1.8 being published on August 20, 2025, following version 20.1.7's release on August 13, 2025. This one-week gap indicates that 20.1.8 likely includes bug fixes or minor enhancements identified after the release of 20.1.7. Developers should therefore consider upgrading to 20.1.8 to benefit from these potential improvements and ensure they are working with the most up-to-date and stable version of the Angular Forms package.