Version 14.14.25 of the @types/node package is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, following closely on the heels of version 14.14.24. Both versions provide essential type information for developers writing TypeScript code targeting the Node.js runtime, ensuring type safety and improved tooling support like autocompletion and error checking in IDEs. The dependency list remains empty in both releases, indicating that the type definitions themselves have no runtime dependencies. Both are licensed under the permissive MIT license.
The most noticeable difference between the two versions lies in their release dates and unpacked size. Version 14.14.25 was released on February 4th, 2021, a single day after version 14.14.24, which was released on February 3rd, 2021. The unpacked size of version 14.14.25 is marginally larger, clocking in at 745011 bytes compared to 744846 bytes for the previous version, a mere 165 bytes different. This slight increase suggests a minimal change, such as a minor type correction, the inclusion of a small new definition, or potentially even changes within the documentation.
For developers, this signifies that upgrading from 14.14.24 to 14.14.25 should be a low-risk operation. While a detailed changelog would be needed to pinpoint the exact changes, the nearly identical file count (57 files in both versions) and marginal size difference suggest that the update primarily addresses bug fixes, or adds definitions for recently introduced features in NodeJS itself. Developers using the package are encouraged to upgrade to ensure they have the most accurate and up-to-date type information.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 14.14.25 of the package @types/node