@types/node versions 12.20.25 and 12.20.24 offer TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers seeking type safety and enhanced tooling when working with Node.js in TypeScript projects. Both versions share the same MIT license and are sourced from the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, indicating their adherence to community-driven, high-quality type definitions. The package provides definitions that mirror the core Node.js API, allowing TypeScript to understand and validate Node.js code.
While seemingly similar, a week separates their releases. Version 12.20.24 arrived on September 7th, 2021, while version 12.20.25 was released on September 14th, 2021. A subtle difference exists in the unpacked size. Version 12.20.24 had an unpacked size of 753,783 bytes, whereas version 12.20.25 boasts a slightly smaller footprint of 753,747 bytes. Both versions contain 46 files. This suggests a minor code optimization or content reduction in the newer version, maybe due to a bugfix or re-factoring of the definitions. This optimization, though small, could be appealing to developers mindful of bundle sizes and dependencies. Developers should check the changelog (usually found in the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub) to understand the specifics of this reduction. The updated release is the latest version meaning developers should prefer the newest version.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 12.20.25 of the package @types/node