Version 11.15.21 of @types/node, released on September 2, 2020, provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage static typing within their Node.js projects for improved code quality and maintainability. This version follows closely after version 11.15.20, released on July 24, 2020. While both versions share the same core purpose, MIT license, and repository location on DefinitelyTyped, there are subtle differences that developers may find noteworthy.
Specifically, version 11.15.21 shows a minor change related to unpacked size, decreasing from 641070 bytes to 641038 bytes. While seemingly insignificant, this slight size reduction could indicate internal optimizations or minor adjustments to the type definitions. The fileCount remains constant at 54 across both versions, suggesting that the volume of definition files is consistent.
For developers using TypeScript with Node.js, these @types/node packages are essential. They provide type information for Node.js's built-in modules and APIs, enabling features like autocompletion, type checking, and improved code navigation within IDEs. Comparing the releaseDate hints that version 11.15.21 contains recent updates. Even without explicit dependency updates, incorporating the newest 11.15.21 is recommended.
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