The @angular/platform-browser package, a crucial component for running Angular applications in web browsers, saw a minor version update from 11.2.6 to 11.2.7. Both versions share the same core description: "Angular - library for using Angular in a web browser," indicating their fundamental purpose remains consistent. The dependencies also remain identical, relying on tslib version ^2.0.0 for TypeScript helper functions, ensuring compatibility with existing TypeScript codebases.
However, the key difference lies in the peerDependencies. Version 11.2.7 requires @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/animations all at version 11.2.7, while version 11.2.6 depended on the 11.2.6 versions of those same peer dependencies. This nuance is important for developers because it highlights a synchronization requirement. Upgrading @angular/platform-browser necessitates a corresponding upgrade of the core Angular modules mentioned, preventing version mismatch issues. The dist object reveals that while the file count and unpacked size are identical between versions, the tarball URLs point to different package archives. Most importantly, the releaseDate clearly shows 11.2.7 was released approximately a week after 11.2.6, indicating that 11.2.7 likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements that warranted a new release to the community. Developers should always consult the official Angular changelog or release notes for a detailed breakdown of the specific changes introduced in version 11.2.7 to determine if the update addresses any existing issues or offers valuable improvements for their projects.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 11.2.7 of the package @angular/platform-browser