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@angular/platform-browser

17.2.0

Comparision Betweeen 17.2.0 and 17.1.3

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Version 17.2.0 Details

The @angular/platform-browser package, essential for running Angular applications in web browsers, saw a new release with version 17.2.0 on February 14, 2024. This follows closely on the heels of the previous stable version, 17.1.3, released on February 8, 2024. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and maintaining identical file counts and unpacked sizes in their distributions. They also operate under the MIT license and are sourced from the angular/angular Git repository.

The key difference lies in the peer dependencies. Version 17.2.0 requires core Angular packages – @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/animations – to also be at version 17.2.0. Similarly, version 17.1.3 mandates these peer dependencies to be at version 17.1.3.

For developers, this means upgrading to @angular/platform-browser@17.2.0 necessitates a corresponding upgrade of your core Angular dependencies to ensure compatibility. This upgrade cycle likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features introduced within the core Angular framework itself. Developers should consult the official Angular changelog and upgrade guides to understand the specific changes and potential breaking changes introduced in the 17.2.0 release across all the @angular dependencies. While the package's file size remains consistent, the underlying improvements in its dependencies might provide significant performance benefits. Keeping with the latest versions ensures that your Angular applications benefit from the latest enhancements and security patches provided by the Angular team.

Security Vulnerabilities

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