The @types/express package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular Express.js web application framework, enabling developers to leverage static typing and improve code quality when working with Express in TypeScript projects. Comparing versions 4.17.22 and 4.17.21, both share identical core dependencies, including @types/qs, @types/body-parser, @types/serve-static, and @types/express-serve-static-core, crucial for handling query strings, request bodies, serving static files, and defining core Express interfaces respectively. Both versions are released with the MIT license and have the same repository URL.
The most significant difference lies in the releaseDate, with version 4.17.22 released on 2025-05-16T23:34:24.033Z, while version 4.17.21 was released significantly earlier on 2023-11-07T03:10:10.569Z. It's possible the release date for the newer is incorrect. Another difference can be found in the unpackedSize. Version 4.17.21 has an unpacked size of 7863 bytes, whereas 4.17.22 has 7671 bytes, indicating subtle changes in the type definitions themselves, potentially reflecting bug fixes, performance optimizations, or refined typings.
Developers should always prioritize using the latest stable version (4.17.22 in this case) to benefit from the most up-to-date and accurate type definitions, bug fixes, and optimizations. Regularly updating these type definitions is essential for maintaining type safety and ensuring seamless integration with the Express framework.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.17.22 of the package @types/express