The @angular/platform-browser-dynamic package facilitates the use of Angular within a web browser environment using Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation. Comparing versions 15.1.0 and 15.0.4, several subtle yet important differences emerge for Angular developers. Both versions share the same core functionality, description, license (MIT), and author ("angular"). They also maintain a dependency on "tslib" (version ^2.3.0) and have identical peer dependencies on @angular/core, @angular/common, @angular/compiler, and @angular/platform-browser.
Crucially, the peer dependencies' version numbers differ, reflecting updates within the Angular ecosystem. Version 15.1.0 requires its peer dependencies at version 15.1.0, while 15.0.4 necessitates version 15.0.4. This means upgrading to 15.1.0 mandates corresponding upgrades across the core Angular packages to ensure compatibility. Furthermore, the "dist" metadata reveals changes in package size and release date. Version 15.1.0, released on January 10, 2023, has an unpacked size of 131079 bytes, whereas 15.0.4, released on December 14, 2022, has a slightly larger unpacked size of 139115 bytes. This size reduction might indicate optimizations or removal of unnecessary code in the newer version.
Developers should upgrade to 15.1.0 for the latest bug fixes, performance improvements, and potentially a smaller bundle size. However, upgrading is contingent on also upgrading @angular/core, @angular/common, @angular/compiler, and @angular/platform-browser to version 15.1.0 to prevent compatibility issues. Examining the Angular change log associated with version 15.1.0 is recommended for a comprehensive understanding of the specific changes introduced.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.1.0 of the package @angular/platform-browser-dynamic