Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

18.11.0

Comparision Betweeen 18.11.0 and 18.8.5

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

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

125

Unpacked Size

3.38 MB

3.37 MB

Version 18.11.0 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage strong typing and enhance code quality when working with the Node.js runtime. Comparing version 18.11.0 with the previous stable version 18.8.5, we see both packages share the same core characteristics: MIT license, maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository, and aimed at providing accurate TypeScript definitions.

A key difference lies in the "dist" section. Version 18.11.0 has an unpacked size of 3,547,323 bytes, a slight increase compared to version 18.8.5's 3,538,073 bytes, reflecting incremental updates to the type definitions. While the file count remains constant at 125, the difference in unpacked size suggests that the newer version likely includes additions, refinements or corrections to the existing type declarations.

Furthermore, the release dates indicate that version 18.11.0 was published on October 14, 2022, while 18.8.5 was released on October 12, 2022. This 2-day gap highlights that @types/node evolves rapidly to keep pace with the Node.js ecosystem. For developers, this means regularly updating to the latest version ensures they are utilizing the most accurate and comprehensive type definitions available, which is crucial for preventing errors during development and improving the overall robustness of Node.js applications written in TypeScript. Staying current with these definitions allows developers to take full advantage of new Node.js features and APIs with confidence.

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