Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

16.18.17

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.17 and 16.18.16

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

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Distributed Files

119

Unpacked Size

3.28 MB

3.27 MB

Version 16.18.17 Details

@types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers using TypeScript in their Node.js projects, ensuring type safety and enhancing the development experience with features like autocompletion and static analysis. Version 16.18.17 was released on March 20, 2023, subsequent to version 16.18.16 which was released on March 14, 2023. While both versions share the same core purpose and license (MIT), and have no declared dependencies, there are notable differences. Both versions include 119 files, according to the metadata. The key difference lies in the unpacked size of the package. Version 16.18.17 has an unpacked size of 3439248 bytes, a slight increase from the 3426512 bytes of version 16.18.16, suggesting that there might be some minor changes in the type definitions.

For developers considering an upgrade, it's important to understand that this is a patch release, meaning it likely includes bug fixes and minor improvements. While the increase, as can be assumed by the metadata, is not great, it's necessary to consider that it's important to test your code for any possible compatibility or runtime issues. These type definition updates are essential for staying aligned with the latest Node.js features and ensuring your TypeScript code accurately reflects the Node.js environment.

Security Vulnerabilities

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