Angular developers will find the latest iteration of @angular/platform-browser, version 18.0.7, subtly enhanced compared to its predecessor, version 18.0.6. Both versions, central to using Angular within web browsers, share core characteristics: they both depend on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and have identical file counts and unpacked sizes. Crucially, they both maintain the established MIT license and reside within the same Angular GitHub repository, confirming continuous adherence to open-source principles and Angular's development practices. The dependencies, with their semantic versioning using the tilde and caret ^, are the same between the two versions
The primary distinguishing factor lies in the peer dependencies. Version 18.0.7 requires @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/animations all at version 18.0.7, aligning for compatibility within the Angular ecosystem. Similarly, version 18.0.6 mandates peer dependencies at version 18.0.6 which ensures interoperability within its release context. However, the jump from 18.0.6 to 18.0.7 represents more than just an incremental update; the update addresses compatibility with other Angular modules, so developers must know to update all peer dependencies to their match versions.
The release dates of July 10, 2024 and July 3, 2024 respectively, indicate the new version includes recent, likely bug fixes, performance tweaks, or minor feature additions, providing a more refined and potentially optimized experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 18.0.7 of the package @angular/platform-browser