@types/node version 11.15.0 represents a minor update in the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the previous stable version 11.13.23. Both versions share the same core characteristics: they provide TypeScript developers with type information essential for writing type-safe Node.js applications. They are MIT licensed, maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, and offer a similar number of files (49) within the package.
However, a key difference lies in their release dates and unpacked size, 11.15.0 was released on October 24, 2019, a single day after 11.13.23 which was released on October 23, 2019. The unpacked size of version 11.15.0 is slightly larger at 631392 bytes compared to 631042 bytes of the older version, suggesting possible additions or refinements to the type definitions.
For developers using @types/node, this update likely incorporates improvements and corrections to the existing type definitions, potentially addressing inconsistencies or adding support for newer Node.js features available around that time. While the dependency list remains empty in both versions, indicating no direct runtime dependencies, developers upgrading should be aware of potentially subtle changes to type signatures. Developers should perform thorough type checking in their projects after upgrading to ensure compatibility. The small increment in version number and the relatively small increase in unpacked size suggest a low-risk update focusing on incremental improvements.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 11.15.0 of the package @types/node