@types/node version 12.12.26 represents a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the previous stable version 12.12.25. Both versions maintain the same core characteristics: they provide TypeScript developers with the necessary type information to effectively work with Node.js APIs, ensuring type safety and improved code completion within their development environments. Key features like the MIT license, dependency-free structure, and hosting within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub remain consistent.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their release dates and unpacked size. Version 12.12.26 was released on January 28, 2020, following the release of version 12.12.25 on January 17, 2020. More significantly, the unpacked size of version 12.12.26 is slightly larger, at 689302 bytes, compared to 689266 bytes for the previous version. This small increase likely signifies minor additions, fixes or refinements made to the type definitions.
For developers using @types/node, upgrading from 12.12.25 to 12.12.26 would likely involve pulling in these subtle improvements. While no breaking changes or new dependencies are indicated, the newer version offers the benefit of incorporating the latest refinements to ensure better alignment with the Node.js runtime environment, leading to increased accuracy and reliability when leveraging TypeScript's static typing features for Node.js development. The tarball URL allows straightforward download and installation using npm or yarn.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 12.12.26 of the package @types/node