Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

18.16.8

Comparision Betweeen 18.16.8 and 18.16.7

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

3.5 MB

Version 18.16.8 Details

@types/node version 18.16.8 is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, succeeding version 18.16.7. Both versions maintain the same core description, providing essential TypeScript type definitions for developers working with Node.js. They are licensed under the MIT license, ensuring broad usability and integration within various projects. The source code and history areVersion control managed through the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub.

A key difference lies in the unpacked size of the packages. Version 18.16.8 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 3,672,169 bytes compared to 18.16.7's 3,672,091 bytes. While the difference is negligible, it suggests minor additions or adjustments to the type definitions within the newer version. The file count remains consistent at 125 files for both, indicating that the change doesn't come from structural changes to the package.

The more recent release date of version 18.16.8 (May 11, 2023) compared to 18.16.7 (May 10, 2023) signals that developers should prefer the latest version, as it likely contains bug fixes, improvements, or updated type definitions reflecting the latest Node.js features. For applications leveraging TypeScript and Node.js, staying current with the @types/node package ensures access to the most accurate and comprehensive type information, enhancing code quality and facilitating a smoother development experience and helping discover type errors early in the process.

Security Vulnerabilities

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