Angular Router version 8.2.5 represents a subtle yet important update to the routing library within the Angular framework, following closely on the heels of version 8.2.4. While both versions share the same fundamental description as "Angular - the routing library" and maintain identical core dependencies like tslib (version ^1.9.0), a closer inspection reveals key distinctions relevant to developers.
A primary difference lies in the peer dependencies, which define the compatible versions of core Angular packages. Version 8.2.5 mandates @angular/core, @angular/common, and @angular/platform-browser all at version 8.2.5, whereas the preceding version 8.2.4 required the 8.2.4 versions of those packages. This indicates targeted compatibility and potential bug fixes or minor feature enhancements within the broader Angular ecosystem addressed by aligning the router. Developers upgrading should ensure all core Angular packages are synchronized to the 8.2.5 release for optimal performance and stability.
The dist metadata also presents interesting contrasts. While both versions share the same number of files (137), the unpacked size has subtly changed, with version 8.2.5 being negligibly smaller than 8.2.4 (4676428 vs 4676482). This could mean minuscule changes in code size through optimizations or refactoring. Lastly, the release dates indicate that version 8.2.5 was published on September 4, 2019, a week after the release of version 8.2.4 on August 28, 2019, suggesting the newer version is a patch addressing immediate issues or concerns with the earlier one.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 8.2.5 of the package @angular/router