Support for Newer ECMAScript Target Beyond ES2022 in Angular v22

[ipratyushs]

Which @angular/* package(s) are relevant/related to the feature request?

No response

Description

Current Behavior

In Angular v22, the default and recommended TypeScript/ECMAScript target remains ES2022. While it is technically possible to use newer ECMAScript features, the ES2022 target leads to downleveling, reduced runtime optimization, and lack of official support for emitting modern JavaScript aligned with current runtimes.

Expected Behavior

Angular should officially support and validate newer ECMAScript targets (e.g., ES2023, ESNext)

Proposed solution

• Allow Angular CLI to fully support newer target values (e.g., ES2023, ESNext) without requiring workarounds

• Update documentation to reflect compatibility with modern runtimes

• Provide guidance on when it is safe to move beyond ES2022

Alternatives considered

NA

[alan-agius4]

You can use es2023 or later without extra workarounds. However, downleveling is likely occurring because your target browsers do not support that syntax.

Learn more in the Angular Browser Compatibility Guide.