Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

18.17.7

Comparision Betweeen 18.17.7 and 18.17.6

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

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

125

Unpacked Size

3.54 MB

3.53 MB

Version 18.17.7 Details

@types/node versions 18.17.7 and 18.17.6 offer TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers using TypeScript in their Node.js projects. Both versions share the same MIT license and repository hosted on DefinitelyTyped, underscoring their commitment to open-source and community-driven development. The core functionality, providing type definitions for Node.js APIs, remains consistent. However, key differences emerge in the release date and package size. Version 18.17.7 was released on August 22, 2023, while version 18.17.6 was released on August 18, 2023. The newer version includes updates and refinements accumulated over those four days.

A particularly interesting observation is the increase in unpackedSize from 3706535 bytes in v18.17.6 to 3715695 bytes in v18.17.7. This ~9KB increase, suggests additions or adjustments to the type definitions, potentially reflecting newly added Node.js features or refinements to existing definitions, thus highlighting improvements in type accuracy and completeness.

For developers seeking the most up-to-date and accurate type definitions for Node.js, version 18.17.7 is generally preferred, since it includes the latest fixes and potentially supports recently introduced Node.js functionalities. The added size represents an investment in better type safety and developer experience. Both packages have 125 files.

Security Vulnerabilities

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