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@types/node

16.18.37

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.37 and 16.18.36

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

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Dependencies

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Distributed Files

119

Unpacked Size

3.3 MB

Version 16.18.37 Details

@types/node version 16.18.37 is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, following the 16.18.36 release. Both versions provide essential type information for developers using Node.js in TypeScript projects, ensuring type safety and improved code completion within their IDEs. The core functionality remains consistent: both packages contain 119 files and are licensed under MIT, residing within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub.

The key difference lies in the details; while seemingly small, the unpacked size increased slightly between version 16.18.36 (3455898 bytes) and version 16.18.37 (3455960 bytes). This suggests minor additions or modifications to the type definitions themselves such as, bug fixes to handle edge cases in Node.js APIs or the inclusion of definitions for newly added, or recently exposed, features of node.js. The release date difference indicates that 16.18.37 was published on June 26, 2023, subsequent to the earlier release on June 13, 2023.

For developers, upgrading from 16.18.36 to 16.18.37 is generally recommended to benefit from the latest refinements. While the change is small, applying the update helps avoid potential type-related issues when using newer APIs within Node.js projects. As with any type definition update, it is advised to review compilation outputs after upgrading these types, to ensure proper compatibility and catch any type errors that newer stricter definitions might expose.

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