The @angular/platform-browser package, a crucial component for running Angular applications in web browsers, saw a minor version update from 11.0.6 to 11.0.7. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing the necessary tools and abstractions for interacting with the browser's Document Object Model (DOM) and rendering Angular components. Developers rely on this package for tasks such as bootstrapping the Angular application, handling events, and ensuring proper rendering across different browsers. Crucially, both versions list tslib as a dependency which provides helper functions for TypeScript compiled code.
Looking at the peer dependencies, we can see that version 11.0.7 of @angular/platform-browser requires version 11.0.7 of @angular/core, @angular/common and @angular/animations. The version 11.0.6 requires version 11.0.6 of @angular/core, @angular/common and @angular/animations.
While the file count and unpacked size remain identical between versions 11.0.6 and 11.0.7 , the key difference lies in the release date. Version 11.0.7 was released on 2021-01-07, a day after 11.0.6 (2021-01-06). This suggests that version 11.0.7 likely includes bug fixes or very minor enhancements. Developers should always consult the official Angular changelog and release notes to understand the specific changes included in the update and assess their potential impact on their applications. Updating to the latest patch version (11.0.7 in this case) is generally recommended to benefit from these improvements and maintain a stable application.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 11.0.7 of the package @angular/platform-browser