Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

16.18.16

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.16 and 16.18.15

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

119

Unpacked Size

3.27 MB

Version 16.18.16 Details

The npm package @types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, essential for developers using TypeScript to build Node.js applications. Comparing versions 16.18.16 and 16.18.15, both share the same core purpose, providing type safety and improved developer experience within the Node.js ecosystem. They are both licensed under the MIT license and maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, ensuring community-driven and standardized type definitions.

A subtle difference lies in the dist property. While both versions contain 119 files within their packages, indicating similar structures, the unpackedSize differs slightly. Version 16.18.16 unpacks to 3,426,512 bytes, a marginal increase of 24 bytes from version 16.18.15's 3,426,488 bytes. This small size delta suggests minor updates, possibly bug fixes, corrections or very small type adjustments within the definitions. Developers should typically update to the latest version (16.18.16) to benefit from these subtle improvements and fixes, ensuring optimal type accuracy and compatibility with their Node.js projects. The release date also indicates that version 16.18.16 was released after, making it the more recent, and presumably improved, version. Always consider checking the changelog if available for detailed information.

Security Vulnerabilities

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