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@types/node

16.6.0

Comparision Betweeen 16.6.0 and 16.4.14

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

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Version 16.6.0 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to write type-safe Node.js applications. Comparing version 16.6.0 with the preceding stable version, 16.4.14, reveals subtle yet potentially impactful changes. While both versions share the same core purpose, license, and repository, differences exist in their metadata. Version 16.6.0 boasts a slightly smaller unpacked size of 1611080 bytes compared to 16.4.14's 1643062 bytes, suggesting potential optimizations or refinements in the type definitions.

The file count also differs slightly, with 16.6.0 containing 63 files against 16.4.14's 62. This might reflect additions or modifications to specific type definitions within the package. The key change lies in the release date: version 16.6.0 was released on August 11, 2021, at 22:02:16.266Z, while 16.4.14 was released earlier on the same day at 16:32:07.146Z. This signifies that version 16.6.0 supersedes 16.4.14, incorporating the latest updates and fixes available at that time. For developers using @types/node, upgrading from 16.4.14 to 16.6.0 ensures access to the most current type definitions, potentially resolving compatibility issues and enhancing code completion within TypeScript-based Node.js projects, which can lead to a smoother development experience and catch potential type-related errors earlier in the development cycle.

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