Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@angular/platform-browser

5.2.8

Comparision Betweeen 5.2.8 and 5.2.7

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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2.01 MB

Version 5.2.8 Details

Angular's @angular/platform-browser package provides essential functionality for running Angular applications within web browsers. Comparing versions 5.2.8 and 5.2.7 reveals subtle yet important distinctions for developers. Both versions share the same core description: a library facilitating Angular usage in web browsers, dependency on tslib (version ^1.7.1), and the same number of files. The file count and unpacked size remain consistent between the two releases, suggesting that the fundamental architecture and overall size of the package didn't undergo major alterations.

The primary distinction lies in their peer dependencies and release dates. Version 5.2.7 relies on @angular/core and @angular/common version 5.2.7, while version 5.2.8 upgrades its peer dependency to @angular/core and @angular/common version 5.2.8. Considering the release dates, 5.2.7 was released on February 28, 2018, and 5.2.8 on March 7, 2018. The later version likely incorporates bug fixes, performance enhancements, or compatibility adjustments specifically related to the core and common modules. Developers aiming for stability and compatibility should generally opt for the more recent version (5.2.8) to leverage these potential improvements and align with the latest recommended peer dependencies within the Angular 5.x ecosystem. When upgrading from 5.2.7 to 5.2.8, confirm that your project already satisfies the peer dependency requirement of @angular/core and @angular/common being at version 5.2.8.

Security Vulnerabilities

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