The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to use Node.js APIs with the type safety and tooling benefits of TypeScript. Version 16.18.110 was released on September 25, 2024, at 17:38:05.813Z, shortly after version 16.18.109 which was released on the same day at 00:30:41.209Z. Both versions are licensed under the MIT license and have no declared dependencies.
The key difference between the two versions lies in their unpacked size: version 16.18.110 has an unpacked size of 1,812,029 bytes, compared to 1,811,333 bytes for version 16.18.109. This indicates that the newer version contains approximately 696 bytes of additional type definition updates or fixes. While the file count remains the same at 62, the increased size suggests refinements improving the accuracy or completeness of the type definitions for Node.js APIs.
For developers using @types/node in their projects, upgrading to the latest version is generally recommended to benefit from the most up-to-date and accurate type information. Although the size difference between these specific releases is relatively small, keeping the package updated ensures that TypeScript can provide the best possible type checking and autocompletion support for Node.js code, leading to fewer runtime errors and a better overall development experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.18.110 of the package @types/node