[Snyk] Upgrade @angular/platform-browser from 12.0.4 to 12.2.17

[nejidevelops]

Snyk has created this PR to upgrade @angular/platform-browser from 12.0.4 to 12.2.17.

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Release notes

Package name: @angular/platform-browser

• 12.2.17 - 2022-11-22
• 12.2.16 - 2022-01-27
• 12.2.15 - 2021-12-15
• 12.2.14 - 2021-12-01
• 12.2.13 - 2021-11-03
• 12.2.12 - 2021-10-27
• 12.2.11 - 2021-10-20
• 12.2.10 - 2021-10-13
• 12.2.9 - 2021-10-06
• 12.2.8 - 2021-09-30
• 12.2.7 - 2021-09-22
• 12.2.6 - 2021-09-15
• 12.2.5 - 2021-09-08
• 12.2.4 - 2021-09-01
• 12.2.3 - 2021-08-25
• 12.2.2 - 2021-08-18
• 12.2.1 - 2021-08-11
• 12.2.0 - 2021-08-04
• 12.2.0-rc.0 - 2021-07-28
• 12.2.0-next.3 - 2021-07-21
• 12.2.0-next.2 - 2021-07-14
• 12.2.0-next.1 - 2021-06-30
• 12.2.0-next.0 - 2021-06-24
• 12.1.5 - 2021-08-04
• 12.1.4 - 2021-07-28
• 12.1.3 - 2021-07-21
• 12.1.2 - 2021-07-14
• 12.1.1 - 2021-06-30
• 12.1.0 - 2021-06-24
• 12.1.0-next.6 - 2021-06-16
• 12.1.0-next.5 - 2021-06-09
• 12.1.0-next.4 - 2021-06-02
• 12.1.0-next.3 - 2021-05-26
• 12.1.0-next.2 - 2021-05-19
• 12.1.0-next.1 - 2021-05-05
• 12.0.5 - 2021-06-16
• 12.0.4 - 2021-06-09

from @angular/platform-browser GitHub release notes

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Summary of Changes

This pull request is an automated update from Snyk to upgrade the @angular/platform-browser package from version 12.0.4 to 12.2.17. The PR description provides release notes and links to Snyk for more information about the upgrade and potential project impact. Only one file, angular-app/package.json, was modified to reflect the new version of the package.

Highlights

• Dependency Upgrade: The pull request upgrades the @angular/platform-browser dependency from version 12.0.4 to 12.2.17.
• Automated PR: This pull request was automatically created by Snyk to keep dependencies up-to-date and address potential vulnerabilities.

Changelog

• angular-app/package.json
  • The @angular/platform-browser dependency was updated from version 12.0.4 to 12.2.17 on line 19.

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Code Review

The pull request updates the @angular/platform-browser dependency. The change itself is straightforward, but it's important to consider the implications of downgrading a dependency, as it appears to be doing.

Summary of Findings

• Dependency Downgrade: The pull request downgrades @angular/platform-browser from version 15.0.0 to 12.2.17. This could introduce compatibility issues with other Angular packages that are at version 15.0.0, and should be investigated.
• Potential Compatibility Issues: Downgrading @angular/platform-browser might lead to unexpected behavior or errors due to version mismatches with other Angular dependencies. Thorough testing is required.

Merge Readiness

This pull request should not be merged without careful consideration. The downgrade of a core Angular dependency raises significant concerns about compatibility and potential regressions. Before merging, the author should provide a clear justification for the downgrade, along with evidence that thorough testing has been conducted to ensure no negative impacts on the application's functionality. I am unable to approve this pull request, and strongly recommend that other reviewers carefully evaluate the reasoning and testing results before considering merging. At a minimum, the high severity issues should be addressed.