Angular Router version 5.2.2 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 5.2.1, within the Angular framework's routing library. Both versions share the same fundamental purpose: facilitating navigation and URL management in Angular applications, a crucial aspect for building single-page applications with complex layouts and dynamic content. They both rely on tslib for TypeScript helper functions.
The core difference lies in the peerDependencies. Version 5.2.2 necessitates @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser at version 5.2.2, mirroring the router version. Conversely, 5.2.1 requires the prior 5.2.1 versions of those core Angular packages. Developers considering an upgrade from 5.2.1 should thoroughly examine these peer dependency updates, ensuring smooth integration within their existing Angular project setup, since a mismatch could lead to unexpected behavior or compatibility issues, especially within larger codebases.
The update also reflects in the releaseDate; version 5.2.2 was released on "2018-01-25", roughly a week after 5.2.1 ("2018-01-17"). This suggests that 5.2.2 likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements that address issues present in 5.2.1. While both are licensed under MIT, and authored by the angular team with source code available via GitHub. Developers should prioritize upgrading to the newest version to ensure they benefit from the latest improvements and maintain compatibility with the broader Angular ecosystem. As a general rule using the most up-to-date version of a library grants the developers stability and a future-proof application.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 5.2.2 of the package @angular/router