@types/jest version 29.1.0 represents a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for the popular Jest testing framework, building upon the previous stable version 29.0.3. Both versions maintain identical dependencies, relying on expect and pretty-format, both at version 29.0.0 or higher. This ensures core compatibility for assertion and output formatting functionality.
The key difference between the two versions lies in the internal definitions and potentially bug fixes or enhancements included within the type declarations. While the publicly facing API and core dependencies remain consistent, developers upgrading to 29.1.0 can expect improved type safety, better autocompletion support in their IDEs, and potentially resolutions to type-related issues encountered in version 29.0.3. The unpacked size of 29.1.0 is slightly larger (73881 bytes) compared to 29.0.3 (73048 bytes) suggesting alterations or additions to the type definitions, likely aimed at refining the developer experience. This minimal size difference is unlikely to impact installation time or bundled application size in a significant way.
The release date difference, with 29.1.0 being released on September 29, 2022, while 29.0.3 being released on September 15, 2022, highlights that version 29.1.0 incorporates roughly two weeks of potential bug fixes, improvements, and refinements following the release of version 29.0.3, making it a recommended upgrade for Jest users leveraging TypeScript. As both versions share the same core dependencies, migration should be straightforward with low risk of breakage.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 29.1.0 of the package @types/jest