Angular Forms version 5.2.6 introduces subtle yet important refinements compared to its predecessor, 5.2.5, within the Angular ecosystem. Both versions deliver the foundational directives and services necessary for building robust and dynamic forms in Angular applications. A key difference lies in their peer dependencies. Version 5.2.6 requires "@angular/core," "@angular/common," and "@angular/platform-browser" at version 5.2.6, ensuring alignment with the latest compatible core Angular modules. This contrasts with version 5.2.5, which depends on version 5.2.5 of these peer dependencies.
For developers, this signifies a need to update core Angular modules when upgrading to version 5.2.6 of Angular Forms. Ignoring this dependency can lead to compatibility issues and unexpected behavior. The core functionality surrounding template-driven and reactive forms, including validation, data binding, and form group management, remains consistent between the two versions. The file count (48) and unpacked size (2608993) for the distributed package are identical, suggesting that the bug fixes or minor improvements of version 5.2.6 did not required substantial code changes. Developers should consult the official Angular changelog and migration guides for a comprehensive overview of specific bug fixes and enhancements included in the 5.2.6 release. Finally note that both releases are quite old (2018) and might be affected by security vulnerabilities. If using an old Angular project, consider upgrading to more recent versions.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.2.6 of the package @angular/forms