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Version 4.14.196 of @types/lodash provides TypeScript definitions for the popular Lo-Dash utility library. Released on July 25, 2023, it's a minor update from the previous stable version, 4.14.195, released on May 25, 2023. While both versions offer the same core functionality—accurate type hints for Lo-Dash functions, enhancing code quality and developer experience when using Lo-Dash with TypeScript—there's a subtle difference in unpacked size: version 4.14.196 is slightly smaller, suggesting potential minor optimizations or refactoring within the type definitions.

The package provides essential type information that enables features like autocompletion, type checking, and enhanced IDE support, which significantly streamlines the development process when working with Lo-Dash in TypeScript projects. For developers, the absence of dependencies keeps the package lightweight and easy to integrate into existing projects. Both versions are licensed under the MIT license, promoting open-source usage and modification. The package is maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository, known for its high-quality TypeScript definitions. If upgrading from 4.14.195, developers should run their TypeScript compiler to verify that the changes don't introduce any type errors in their code, although the minor version bump suggests compatibility should be high. Consider the update as a refinement with a few optimizations.