Version 16.11.64 of the @types/node package, released on October 3rd, 2022, provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, just like its predecessor, version 16.11.63, released the day before on October 2nd, 2022. Both versions share the same core characteristics: they have no declared dependencies, are licensed under MIT, and are maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub. Developers can leverage these definitions to enhance their Node.js projects with robust type checking and improved code completion within IDEs.
The primary difference between the two lies in their build characteristics. While both have the same file count of 119, version 16.11.64 has a slightly smaller unpacked size of 3,416,658 bytes compared to version 16.11.63's 3,417,062 bytes. This might indicate minor optimizations or adjustments in the type definitions, though the impact on most projects will likely be negligible. For developers, this means that upgrading from 16.11.63 to 16.11.64 should be a seamless process, offering potentially refined type accuracy with a marginal reduction in disk space usage. Because the package is used so frequently, even this marginal reduction across millions of projects adds up and has benefits. Consider it a low-risk update for maximizing the benefits of strong typing in your Node.js development workflow.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.11.64 of the package @types/node