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@types/node

16.18.62

Comparision Betweeen 16.18.62 and 16.18.61

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

3.35 MB

Version 16.18.62 Details

The TypeScript definitions package @types/node saw a recent update from version 16.18.61 to 16.18.62 on November 18, 2023, following the previous release on November 7, 2023. Both versions maintain the same core purpose: providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage the benefits of static typing within their Node.js projects. Crucially, both versions have consistent licensing under the MIT license, ensuring broad usability. The package's source code and version control remain hosted on the DefinitelyTyped GitHub repository, specifically in the types/node directory.

A subtle difference lies in the unpackedSize of the distributed package. Version 16.18.62 registers an unpacked size of 3,514,280 bytes, a minor increase from version 16.18.61's 3,514,268 bytes. While seemingly insignificant, this 12-byte increment suggests potential minor alterations within the type definitions, possibly bug fixes, refined typings for existing Node.js APIs, or even the addition of definitions for very recently introduced features. Developers should always check the changelog to understand specific changes between versions; looking at the difference in definitions can also outline the exact changes if a changelog is not available. These incremental updates are essential for maintaining accurate and up-to-date type information, avoiding potential type-related errors when working with Node.js in TypeScript. The consistency in file count (119) implies that existing definitions were likely modified rather than entirely new ones being added. Staying current with these @types/node updates is recommended for seamless integration with the latest Node.js versions and their associated APIs.

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