@types/eslint provides TypeScript definitions for ESLint, enabling developers to leverage the power of static typing within their ESLint configurations and custom rules. This allows for improved code maintainability, earlier detection of errors, and a smoother development experience when working with ESLint in TypeScript projects.
Version 7.2.6, released on December 2nd, 2020, follows closely after version 7.2.5 which was released on November 16th, 2020. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on @types/estree and @types/json-schema to accurately represent the ESLint AST (Abstract Syntax Tree) and JSON schema structures respectively. The file count remains consistent at 15 files in both versions, even though it appears that version 7.2.6 has had a slight reduction in unpacked size, from 139171 in 7.2.5 to 139169.
For developers, this suggests that the update from 7.2.5 to 7.2.6 is likely a minor patch, potentially addressing small bug fixes or refinements within the type definitions themselves. Given the short time span between releases, the scope of changes is likely limited and focused on incremental improvements rather than substantial new features or API alterations. Developers already using @types/eslint 7.2.5 should be able to upgrade to 7.2.6 with minimal risk of breaking changes, benefiting from any subtle enhancements or corrections included in the newer version. When integrating ESLint into a TypeScript project, including these type definitions is crucial for a type-safe and reliable linting process.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.2.6 of the package @types/eslint