Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

The @types/eslint package provides TypeScript definitions for ESLint, enabling developers to leverage the benefits of static typing within their ESLint configurations and custom rules. Comparing version 8.4.0 with the previous stable version 8.2.2, both offer essential type definitions for ESLint, facilitating a smoother development experience when working with TypeScript projects and ESLint. They share the same dependencies on @types/estree and @types/json-schema, ensuring compatibility with the underlying ESTree (ECMAScript Tree) standard and JSON Schema for configuration validation. The licensing remains consistent under the MIT license, a permissive open-source license.

However, version 8.4.0, released on January 19, 2022, includes subtle improvements and refinements over version 8.2.2, released on January 7, 2022. The unpacked size has slightly increased, suggesting a minor update or addition to the type definitions, further enhancing the accuracy and completeness of the type coverage for ESLint. While the file count remains consistent, the newer release offers updated definitions reflecting the evolving ESLint landscape and likely incorporates fixes or enhancements discovered since the prior release. For developers, adopting the latest version is generally recommended, ensuring access to the most up-to-date and accurate type definitions, which minimize potential type-related errors and improve code maintainability when working with ESLint in TypeScript projects.