Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@angular/platform-browser

7.2.16

Comparision Betweeen 7.2.16 and 7.2.15

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

179

Unpacked Size

2.41 MB

Version 7.2.16 Details

Angular's @angular/platform-browser library offers crucial functionality for running Angular applications within web browsers. Comparing versions 7.2.15 and 7.2.16 reveals subtle changes, primarily visible through version number increments. While the core description remains consistent – a library dedicated to browser-based Angular execution – the metadata sheds light on the updates. Both versions share the same dependencies, relying on tslib version ^1.9.0 for TypeScript helper functions. Crucially, the peer dependencies indicate compatibility. Version 7.2.16 necessitates @angular/core and @angular/common at version 7.2.16, whereas 7.2.15 requires their respective 7.2.15 counterparts.

Developers should pay close attention to these peer dependencies. Upgrading to @angular/platform-browser@7.2.16 mandates a corresponding update to @angular/core and @angular/common to ensure compatibility. The dist object shows that the file count and unpacked size remain identical between the versions, suggesting that the changes are probably focused on bug fixes or minor internal improvements. The release dates represent an important aspect. Version 7.2.16 was released significantly later than version 7.2.15. This suggests that the newer version might contain critical patches that fix bugs or security vulnerabilities that may have been discovered in the interim period. Therefore, upgrading to the latest version 7.2.16 is recommended to leverage these potential improvements and secure your application. This upgrade also ensures complete synchronicity between Angular's core modules.

Security Vulnerabilities

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