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@types/node version 18.14.6 provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers using TypeScript with Node.js to get type safety and autocompletion. Comparing it to the previous stable version, 18.14.5, we see subtle but potentially impactful changes. Both versions share the same core characteristics: they offer TypeScript definitions, have no declared dependencies, are licensed under MIT, and originate from the DefinitelyTyped repository. Both packages have exactly 125 files. The key difference lies in the unpacked size and release date. Version 18.14.6 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 3613137 bytes compared to version 18.14.5's 3612393 bytes. This increase, though seemingly small, could indicate added or modified type definitions reflecting updates in the underlying Node.js APIs or refinements to existing definitions. More significant is the release date. Version 18.14.6 was released on March 3, 2023, at 21:02:59 UTC, while version 18.14.5 was released earlier that same day at 05:02:59 UTC. This time difference suggests that version 18.14.6 incorporates bug fixes or minor enhancements identified shortly after the release of 18.14.5. Developers should consider upgrading to the latest version (18.14.6) to benefit from these potential improvements and ensure they have the most up-to-date and accurate type definitions for their Node.js projects. The differences could involve corrected type annotations or added support for recently introduced Node.js features, leading to a smoother development experience.