Version 13.13.15 of the @types/node package, released on July 23, 2020, is a minor update building upon the previous stable version, 13.13.14, released on July 10, 2020. Both versions provide TypeScript definitions for Node.js, essential for developers using TypeScript to build Node.js applications, enhancing code maintainability and reducing errors via static type checking. While the core functionality remains the same – furnishing accurate type information for Node.js APIs – subtle differences exist that might interest developers.
The file count in the distributed package (dist) is identical at 61 files for both versions indicating the same number of declaration files are present. However, a minor size reduction is observed in the unpacked size 707447 bytes compared to 707645 bytes. This likely signifies small fixes, improvements to the type definitions, or optimization within the declarations themselves potentially leading to marginally faster compilation times. Developers should update to 13.13.15 for the latest type definitions, which may include fixes or enhancements regarding Node.js APIs covered by the package, supporting more recent Node.js features and reducing potential type related issues. The MIT license ensures both versions are freely usable in a wide array of projects. Checking the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub (indicated by the repository URL) for commit history around the release dates would reveal exact changes, useful for troubleshooting type-related errors.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 13.13.15 of the package @types/node