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@types/node

16.18.21

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.21 and 16.18.20

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

119

Unpacked Size

3.28 MB

Version 16.18.21 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, essential for developers using TypeScript in their Node.js projects as it ensures type safety and enables features like autocompletion and static analysis. Comparing versions 16.18.21 and 16.18.20, both share the same core purpose, MIT license, and repository on DefinitelyTyped. Neither lists any direct dependencies, indicating they solely offer type definitions. The file count remains constant at 119 files.

The key difference lies in their release dates and unpacked size. Version 16.18.21 was released on March 25, 2023, while version 16.18.20 was released a day earlier. Interestingly, the unpacked size slightly decreased from 3442213 bytes in version 16.18.20 to 3442041 bytes in version 16.18.21. This suggests minor refinements or optimizations in the type definitions, potentially fixing existing type-related issues or improving accuracy. While the changes might be subtle, updating to the newer version 16.18.21 is generally recommended to benefit from the latest improvements and bug fixes in the type definitions for Node.js, ensuring a smoother and more reliable TypeScript development experience. Developers are recommended to review the changelog in the DefinitelyTyped repsitory if more details are needed, since the size difference is not descriptive enough.

Security Vulnerabilities

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