Angular developers should be aware of version 16.1.7 of @angular/platform-browser-dynamic, released on July 26, 2023. This version follows closely on the heels of version 16.1.6, released just a week prior on July 19, 2023. Both versions are part of the Angular framework, providing the necessary tools to run Angular applications within a web browser using Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation.
While the core functionality remains the same – enabling dynamic Angular experiences in the browser – the key difference lies in the peer dependencies. Version 16.1.7 requires corresponding versions of @angular/core, @angular/common, @angular/compiler, and @angular/platform-browser at 16.1.7. Similarly, version 16.1.6 requires them at 16.1.6. This highlights the importance of keeping all Angular packages in sync for optimal performance and compatibility. Developers should upgrade all @angular/* packages together to the same version to avoid potential issues.
Both versions depend on tslib version ^2.3.0, ensuring compatibility with a range of TypeScript helper libraries. File count and unpacked size remain constant at 27 files and 94218 bytes respectively, suggesting that the changes introduced in version 16.1.7 are likely bug fixes or minor enhancements rather than significant architectural alterations. Developers should consult the official Angular changelog to fully understand the specific fixes and improvements included in version 16.1.7 which motivated the release. Upgrade if a specific problem has been solved, otherwise stay on 16.1.6.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.1.7 of the package @angular/platform-browser-dynamic