Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

@types/node version 14.18.14 represents a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the previous stable version 14.18.13. Both versions provide essential type information for developers using Node.js within TypeScript projects, enabling static type checking and improved code completion, reducing runtime errors and improving overall code quality. Examining the metadata, both versions share similar characteristics: same license, repository, dependencies (none).

The key difference lies in the "dist" object, specifically the unpackedSize. Version 14.18.14 features an unpacked size of 777404 bytes, a slight increase compared to version 14.18.13's 776551 bytes. This suggests that some definitions were added or updated between the releases. The fileCount is the same at 48 so probably changes happened inside existing files. Further, the release date of 14.18.14 is significantly later (2022-04-24) than 14.18.13 (2022-04-14), indicating a period for potential bug fixes, updates and additions.

For developers deciding which to use, favour 14.18.14, the newer version is generally preferable due to likely containing bug fixes and potentially incorporating new features or improved type accuracy. While the exact changes are not detailed in the metadata, the increased unpacked size signals modifications worth considering for enhanced type safety and compatibility with recent Node.js features or updates. It is recommended to consult the changelog or commit history within the DefinitelyTyped repository for a granular view of modifications between these versions.