Angular's @angular/platform-browser package provides the necessary tools and APIs to bootstrap and run Angular applications within a web browser environment. Comparing versions 10.2.0 and 10.1.6 reveals subtle but important differences for developers. Both versions share a common description as the Angular library for browser integration and maintain the same core dependencies, relying on tslib version ^2.0.0 for TypeScript helper functions. They are both under MIT license. The size and number of files is also the same. The key difference lies in the versioning of peer dependencies. Version 10.2.0 requires specifically @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/animations at version 10.2.0, while 10.1.6 requires their respective 10.1.6 versions, indicating a tight coupling between these core Angular modules.
Developers considering an upgrade should carefully consider the versions of their @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/animations packages. Upgrading @angular/platform-browser to 10.2.0 necessitates upgrading these peer dependencies as well to prevent potential compatibility issues. The small version bump from 10.1.6 to 10.2.0 hints at bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature additions within the @angular/platform-browser package, aligning it with the corresponding updates in its peer dependencies. It's essential to consult the official Angular changelog and release notes for in-depth information on specific changes incorporated in version 10.2.0.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 10.2.0 of the package @angular/platform-browser