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@types/node version 11.9.6 represents a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the previous stable release, 11.9.5. Both versions provide essential type information for developers using Node.js with TypeScript, ensuring type safety and improved code completion during development. The core description remains consistent: both versions offer TypeScript definitions for Node.js, licensed under the MIT license, and are sourced from the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub. The update introduces a slight increase in the unpacked size of the package, from 592549 bytes in 11.9.5 to 592621 bytes in 11.9.6, suggesting subtle enhancements or additions to the type definitions. The file count remains at 48 for both versions.

The key difference lies in the release date: version 11.9.6 was published on February 28, 2019, while version 11.9.5 was released on February 22, 2019. This indicates a relatively quick follow-up release. For developers, this suggests that version 11.9.6 likely includes bug fixes or minor improvements over 11.9.5. While specific changes aren't detailed in this metadata, developers maintaining up-to-date projects should consider upgrading to benefit from these refinements. Since dependencies are empty, the update focuses solely on the type definitions themselves and should pose minimal risk of conflicts with existing project dependencies. Therefore, upgrading is generally recommended for ensuring the most accurate and complete type information for Node.js development in TypeScript.