Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

16.18.43

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.43 and 16.18.42

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

3.31 MB

Version 16.18.43 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers using TypeScript to build Node.js applications. Version 16.18.43 was released on August 22, 2023, at 18:21:11.736Z, shortly after version 16.18.42, which came out on the same day at 09:05:21.323Z. Both versions are licensed under MIT. The core information remains consistent, including the maintainer repository on DefinitelyTyped.

While seemingly minor, the key difference lies in the unpacked size: version 16.18.43 has an unpacked size of 3467886 bytes, a slight increase of 34 bytes compared to version 16.18.42's 3467852 bytes. This suggests a few targeted updates related to type definitions within the published code. Although the file count remains constant at 119, the subtle size difference indicates that some code was rewritten adding new characters.

For developers, upgrading from 16.18.42 to 16.18.43 promises improved type accuracy and potentially better support for the latest Node.js features, which can lead to more robust and maintainable code. Though the changes appear minimal, upgrading is generally recommended to ensure the definitions are current and any subtle errors fixed inside of the release. The small size increase does not justify avoiding the upgrade.

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